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Wednesday, July 12, 2023

Philadelphia Phillies: Trade Deadline Looms - Was 2022 a Dream Season?



The Philadelphia Phillies thrilled their fans by completely turning last season around after Rob Thompson took over for his longtime boss, Joe Girardi. This team stormed through the playoff into the World Series. But all who followed them closely know that the team's run arguably began after the managerial change not in the fall. 

But each season is its own entity. So, was 2022 just a dream or the start of a connected, multi-year playoff run? 

The sporadic offense and inability to get more than two and sometimes three starters cranking out good work prevent this year's squad from rivaling the Atlanta Braves, who might be a runaway National League East Division Winner. If so, it would be that franchise's sixth consecutive Division pennant. 

The Phillies' defense should improve if Bryce Harper plays first base effectively, Kyle Schwarber becomes mostly a designated hitter, Christian Pache takes over in center field, Brandon Marsh shifts to left field on a more regular basis and All-Star Nick Castellanos continues to maintain his decent right field performance. 

Among many questions: 

But will Harper's recovery allow him to hit home runs at anywhere near his normal pace? 

Will Trey Turner hit more to his career norms from here on out?

Will J. T. Realmuto remain healthy?

Could Alec Bohm lead the team in RBIs, in what would become the best offensive season of his career and potentially his breakout year?

Can the bullpen continue its collectively impressive pace? 

Will All-Star Craig Kimbrel's impressive bounce-back year be sustainable?

Will Aaron Nola produce effective starts rather than disjointed efforts? 

Will Zack Wheeler revert to his dominant form, that was seen last season?

Can Tajuan Walker produce near to what he did to date?

Might Ranger Suarez' steady heartbeat translate into a better body of work by season's end?

What will Dave Dembroski feel he must do by the August 1 Trade Deadline?

A lot of questions were asked. Sure, all teams have them. But it is fair to ask if the defending NL Pennant-winners can answer enough of them to first, make the playoffs, and then manage to repeat or even come close to matching last season's stunning run?

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Sixers

One win away from beating the first seed. Don't let the Bulls injury issues be the whole story. No matter what the Sixers might do next (if they complete this series win) they deserve a lot of credit for their own performance.

Doug Collins is a great coach.


Flyers

Game 4 did not turn out the way the Flyers wanted.
It is past time to admit that the Devils might not be able to be confronted.

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Phillies


Cole Hamels plunks Harper. Big story that flew under the radar because of the Sixers and Phillies playoff actions.

As the baseball season moves forward, the Phillies better sign Hamels to a contract. If they don't no other team in town will be able to stop the fans unhappy sound.

Baseball cards

For those of us who are old enough to remember When Baseball Cards were King, the spring is always a special time of year.

Bygone days spent with elementary school days and family members opening packs of Topps cardboard gold never truly fade away.


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