The Houston Astros, the Chicago Cubs, the Atlanta Braves — these are all rebuild success stories that have received quite a bit of acclaim from the national media. It probably should be argued that the Philadelphia Phillies could also justifiably hold down a spot on that list. Their route from bottom-feeding to setting the bar in the NL East was a non-traditional one, but their a real threat every time they take the field.
The team has been on a veritable roll lately, taking four of their last five games, and is in first place in the NL East.