Capo probably won't be good enough for him. He was making plans to be the boss when he was in his 20's in prison with Ralph Natale. I think the only reason Mazzone and Borgesi are with Ligambi now is because Merlino isn't on the street. Mazzone will be away for a while longer so there is no saying he won't be loyal to Merlino when he gets out. I think the wild card is Borgesi. He has been with Merlino since the beginning but Ligambi is his Uncle. Although blood doesn't necessarily mean much in Philly. As far as New York goes, they haven't had a say in what happens in Philly since the early 90's. With all the problems they have their with indictments I think they could care less who is running Philly. Besides, who says that Uncle Joe even wants the job after Merlino gets home. I think all signs point toward Merlino being the top man if he can stay alive and not get indicted.