There will be a time and place to discuss how Rob Thomson should construct the Philadelphia Phillies lineup in 2023, but that day is not today.
What you need to know is this: After Monday’s reported signing of a Trea Turner to an 11-year/$300 million deal, no matter what order Thomson pencils into the lineup card, the Phillies are going to have one of the most imposing lineups in the sport.
There is a slight catch, as Bryce Harper won’t be ready for the start of the season after undergoing Tommy John surgery last month.