First base coach Mickey Morandini #12 of the Philadelphia Phillies (Photo by Tom Szczerbowski/Getty Images)
Former Phillies 2B Mickey Morandini has high hopes for this year’s team
The Philadelphia Phillies have submitted their initial 60-man player pool and spring training is just days away, meaning the 2020 season is not that far away.
And, given the 60-game sprint will commence in late July while still ending before October, the postseason is closer than it appears as well. The Phillies have not tasted “Red October” since their 2011 Game 5 NLDS 1-0 defeat to the St. Louis Cardinals; however, their former second baseman, Mickey Morandini, thinks this year’s team has what it takes to be one of the 10 teams to qualify under new manager Joe Girardi.