The Phillies have some big decisions to make this year - who makes the starting rotation, who gets time in the outfield, and who to play at first base. Herein is an analysis of a hot battle for playing time at first base for the Phillies.
Ryan Howard, long-time fixture at first base for the Phillies, is facing an interesting challenge for playing time this year. The team has issued many minor league contracts and non-roster invitations to players to come to the Phillies spring training facility this year.
Perhaps none is more interesting than the one given to Sheet of Plywood over the weekend.