For the first time in a long time, the Phillies are about to become a big story in Philadelphia.
From a clean payroll sheet, to assets to deal, to a rising young roster that played nearly .500 ball in the second half of the season, the Phillies don't look years away from contention. In fact, if a big-time offseason occurs, don't count out a huge leap from this franchise as quickly as next summer.
But after removing Pete Mackanin from the managerial chair last week, the order of priorities has changed for general manager Matt Klentak and team president Andy Macphail this offseason.