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Johan Rojas will require the patience of Job

It was the debate that raged throughout all cracks and crevices of Phillies fandom. During spring training, the center field position was a battle between two people on the Phillies’ roster, but it never really felt like a battle that was being played out within the walls of the organization. While debate online...ahem...centered on Cristian Pache and Johan Rojas, it was quite clear that the organization had already made up its mind as to who would begin the season as the primary option. When Jake Cave was dealt to Colorado and thus sealed the deal as to who would even make the team on Opening Day, it also settled the debate as to who would written into the lineup at the bottom of the card.