Who is to say that 2016 can’t be better than the nonsense we watched every night last season? I know. I sound ridiculous. There is no way a 63 win team can jump to 81 or more wins with minimal changes – or is there?
While I realize the chances are not great, I do believe that if things fall into place, and with a stroke of luck here or there, the Phillies could make some noise in 2016.
Let’s look at the facts. First, the National League East is not necessarily a powerhouse division. While the Washington Nationals and New York Mets head into 2016 as the rightful NL East favorites, the other half of the division is extremely questionable.