Sports injuries: We’ve all had them. Many have been the times that I’ve been doing something slick and heroic on the ball field, only to fall victim to an ambush set by my own body. A tendon snaps, an ankle buckles, and the next thing you know, eternal glory becomes temporary malaise.
The Phillies know it well, now, with their loud, fun team being hit early by the injury bug. Scary moments have occurred involving Rhys Hoskins, Bryce Harper, and Andrew McCutchen, but they’ve all managed to stay active while other key players have not. The Phillies have some depth on offense, but depth is only comforting until you’re tapping into it—then it disappears in a hurry.