Phillies' Joe Girardi: 'I've Heard Some Chatter' on July 1 for MLB Return Date

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Philadelphia Phillies manager Joe Girardi is aware of the rumors circulating about a potential July 1 start for the 2020 MLB season.

"I've heard some chatter about that as well," Girardi told WEEI's Angelo Cataldi Tuesday.

Former player Trevor Plouffe tweeted Monday that he's heard spring training will begin on June 10 and the regular season will start July 1.

Girardi said it would be "great if we could be back by then," but noted there are still some holdups.

"We're at the mercy of our federal and state government," the 55-year-old said. "I mean that's what we're at the mercy of. We have to make sure states are open and we have to make sure…