As we look ahead to one of the most anticipated seasons in recent Phillies’ history, we can reflect on the decade that was the 2010s and all the tumult that came with it.
The past ten years saw arguably the greatest run in franchise history come to an end, with five straight division championships and two World series appearances from 2007-2011.
The following eight seasons would see an average of 72 wins per season, and an average finish of fourth place in the NL East, with three different managers over the final six seasons.
The beginning of the decade was the highlight of every Phillies fans’ dreams: two straight WS appearances, the acquisition of former Cy Young winners Roy Halladay and Cliff Lee to pair with their World Series MVP Cole Hamels, and their homegrown core of Jimmy Rollins, Chase Utley, and Ryan Howard at the peak of their primes.