Thanks to the additions the Phillies made during the offseason, they have the makings to be a serious contender this season. Early power rankings already indicate the team is among the ten best in MLB, but they still should expect stiff competition this year.
USA Today released their projected win totals Tuesday, and they predict a dogfight in the National League. The Dodgers are the clear-cut top team at 94-68. From there, seven teams are projected to finish with between 87 and 89 wins, with Philadelphia among them.