This is an entry in our preview of the 2019 Philadelphia Phillies. Look for more throughout the coming weeks of spring training.
When 2018 ended, it was apparent that the Phillies needed some upgrades. The ended the season on such a poor run, no one outside of Aaron Nola could honestly say they deserved to be handed a job once the following spring training started. Of course, we’re smarter than that and know that some players are guaranteed a spot, either by virtue of the investment the team made in them (Jake Arrieta, Odubel Herrera) or the fact that they have a lot of talent the team desperately needed (Rhys Hoskins).