The Phillies Resigned Their Star—But Is It the Missing Piece to Championship Glory?
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Starting with the pitching, the biggest addition might be that the team should get back Zack Wheeler. Wheeler is a Cy Young caliber guy who can give the front of the rotation a huge lift. He was shut down last season, and the team probably missed him most in the playoffs, rather than just during the regular season. Cristopher Sanchez looks like he also could be a Cy Young candidate, and put together a fantastic season last year. Aaron Nola and Jesus Luzardo are both middle-rotation guys, but better than a lot of clubs have. The fifth spot will likely go to Taijuan Walker who is also probably better than most fifth starters. Their bullpen issues should be gone with the additions, and a full season of Jhoan Duran could push the Phillies over the edge. For their lineup, you’d really have to search for a spot that the team struggles. 1-9 can hit the ball. Injuries and age might be a factor as a lot of these guys are on the back-half of their career, but there still should be a few seasons remaining for them.Â



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