Man, we sure can create a controversy out of anything, can’t we?
During their Opening Day ceremonies last Friday, the Phillies courted the ire of some fans and commentators when they hoisted a powder blue 2023 flag in the outfield to commemorate winning the National League’s top wild card spot and subsequent postseason appearance last season.
It was, after all, a 90-win season in which the Phils coasted to the playoffs, won two playoff series in breathtaking fashion and fell one win short of reaching a second straight World Series.
HOW COULD THEY DO SUCH A THING?