Over the past month, the Phillies have reverted back to the non-contending team many thought they would be this season. After a surprising 22-15 start, the Phils had lost 20 of their last 28 entering Wednesday night’s contest.
It was a fun run while it lasted, but how could a team continue to play .595 baseball when the lineup really had only two legitimate Major League starters? The conversation has slowly turned from the 2016 season to what the Phils will look like when they really are ready to contend.
That conversation began in earnest with the promotion from AAA Lehigh Valley of 1st baseman Tommy Joseph, who made his Phillies big league debut on May 13th.