It’s very helpful going into a season knowing that you have the best player in the game at a certain position. The morale shifts when one is aware that other teams need to catch up to you, so it would be wise to preserve that advantage at all costs. That might mean acquiring a top notch backup or, at the very least, building serviceable depth to protect in case of injury. The Phillies have done this.
In the majors
J.T. Realmuto
Garrett Stubbs
Donny Sands
Prospects near the majors
Rafael Marchan
Logan O’Hoppe
The starter
Well, how does having the best catcher in the game sound?