It was the question on everyone’s lips: Turner or Schwarber? In coffee shops, bars, and barbershops from Manayunk to Passyunk, the question rose into the air like smoke and hung over the heads of quizzical, impatient Phillies fans like a cloud. At times, it seemed like a battle might break out between rival supporters of each leadoff candidate, with proud Schwarbarians threatening to break down the doors and start an all-out brawl with defiant Turner fans.
All right, I took some creative liberties there. Still, people were wondering who would bat first for the 2025 Fightins.