Joseph hoping switch to first base will open path to majors

Phillies prospect Tommy Joseph. (David Maialetti/Staff Photographer)MOOSIC, Pa. - Tommy Joseph returned to his Allentown apartment last week after one of his first games back with triple-A Lehigh Valley. The 24-year-old's mind started to wander as he reflected on the events of the last few months.

His slow start to the season. Another concussion. The doctors appointments. More doctors appointments. Learning a new position. Playing with teenagers in Florida. And finally back to triple A.

"Just realizing how long of a summer it was," Joseph said. "So many hurdles. So many doctors appointments. So many days that you woke up and it almost felt like Groundhog Day. You have to go step by step and…