After acquiring a few All-Stars in the offseason, the Phillies seem poised to win the National League East in 2019. Since the other teams in the East have yet to concede to the Phillies’ greatness, it’s worth taking a look at each division rival and determine how much of a hindrance they’ll provide towards the Phillies’ playoff hopes.
First up is the Miami Marlins, a team that seems unlikely to be playing meaningful baseball past the first month of the season.
2018 Finish: 63-98, 5th place in National League East
The Marlins were bad in 2018.