The Atlanta Braves are World Series champions.
As Phillies fans, it’s a tough pill to swallow. Back in 2015, both organizations began a painful rebuild that resulted in a number of losing seasons that, at times, seemed never-ending.
In 2018, both teams began to emerge from their rebuilds. Both had farm systems ranked among the very best in baseball and some money to spend, although while Atlanta’s system was undoubtedly the stronger of the two, it was hoped the Phillies’ wallets and major cable TV deal would allow them to make up whatever gap existed and put together a championship-caliber club.