The Lehigh Valley IronPigs are going to be good this year.
How good? On paper, maybe historically good.
The IronPigs in 2017 will be a confluence of talent, remarkable timing, major league successes and experiments that keep its players blocked from the big leagues, and a little bit of luck. Put it together, and that could possibly make this the most talented team in the history of the Phillies minor leagues.
The International League plays 144 games, which means the IronPigs would have to play almost .700 baseball to go 100-44. And you know what? It’s officially in play.