PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — Regardless of what happens to the Phillies in these next two months, it’s a young team that’s taken an enormous step in a good direction. The 2018 Phillies are at least two years ahead of where anyone thought they would be, with the possible exception of Gabe Kapler, who despite his own awful start, is a strong candidate for National League Manager of the Year.
The Phillies proved, with Aaron Nola and the right version of Jake Arrieta on the mound, it’s a team that can compete with anyone in baseball.
What nipped the Phillies in their two-game stint in Boston against the best team in baseball will continue to haunt them and possibly lead to their demise this season.