We have a lineup!
Now before we get too in to analyzing it, let’s first realize this:
Missing: From last year’s Phillies opening day lineup in Cincinnati—C Cameron Rupp, 1B Tommy Joseph, SS Freddy Galvis, LF Howie Kendrick, RF Michael Saunders, P Jeremy Hellickson. #BeBold
— Larry Shenk (@ShenkLarry) March 29, 2018
So before the wailing and gnashing of teeth about who Kapler has given the honor of an Opening Day start to, let’s all come together and realize that this iteration of the lineup, while maybe not optimal, is miles better than what Pete Mackanin had on hand last year.