This offseason was probably the most important one this team has seen in some time. Heading into the 2018 season, they were looked at as a team that would improve, but still not have enough to push for a playoff spot. By October, they were coming off an unexpectedly competitive season where they undoubtedly overachieved for much of that season until the calendar turned to September. Then not on the wheels came off, but the driver, windows and quite possibly a vital engine part came off as well. There was nothing anyone could do to stop the bleeding, no matter how hard anyone tried.
2019 Phillies Preview: Gabe Kapler is officially on the hot seat
