. >> reporter: carson met torry smitsz f smith for the first time today afternoon went to dinner with alshon jeffery. and with these additions, carson wants to make the playoffs. >> we finished 7-9 that is not good enough. i fully expect us to all make strides and playing at the end of january. >> that is carson's goal. >> the number one goal is winning the east. we believe we have the pieces in place and we have a lot of work ahead of us here. you know, it's early. but we're going to put in the work and get it done. >> carson has embraced the passion of philly. >> i enjoy being here. i feel like it fits me and my personality. and i just love this place. >> i love this place. good to hear. >> the phillies in new york at the mets tomorrow. bryce harper, the game-winning three-run walk-off homer. the phillies are in last place in the division and the closer spot is still an issue. >> it's always demoralizing when you blow a lead especially coming from behind. we battled back and got back in the game and take the lead only to lose in the ninth. that is always disheartening. >>> guess who