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Phillies’ Pitching Staff Under Microscope This Spring As Bullpen Looks To Improve On Disastrous 2020

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — It doesn’t feel like it outside but today is the sports equivalent to the first day of spring. Phillies pitchers and catchers had their first workout in Clearwater, Florida, on Wednesday.

Manager Joe Girardi said the COVID issue obviously lingers during spring training.

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“I think everyone is excited to be back because it’s what we love to do and the good thing is, we went through all this in spring training 2.0 and we’re pretty familiar with what we have to do,” the second-year Phillies manager said.

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Girardi’s pitching staff will be under close watch this spring.