“I should be making a toast to absent friends, instead of these comedians”. Elvis Costello sang that, but the sentiment likely went through Rhys Hoskins’ head as he stepped to the plate in the Wild Card round against the Mets. Sadly, Pete Alonso’s treachery ensured that there would be no postseason reunion between the Phillies and the man who used to call first base at the Bank home. But though their fondly remembered shadows may not darken the CBP basepaths anymore (or at least, not with great frequency), we can still recall former Phils. With the season over, now’s a good time to take a look at how some of those absent friends are doing.
A Toast to Absent Friends
