We honestly couldn’t be more excited for the 2023Ā Philadelphia PhilliesĀ season after what was nothing but an exhilarating end to their 2022 campaign. Ultimately losing to theĀ Houston Astros in the World Series, this team is out for revenge after a very active off-season.
The biggest move being adding Trea Turner who played for both the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Washington Nationals (at the same time Bryce Harper was on the team.Ā TurnerĀ will be theĀ Phillies’Ā newest shortstop movingĀ Bryson StottĀ to the second base position. They signedĀ TurnerĀ to a massive 11-year, $300 million contract.
SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA – OCTOBER 15: Trea Turner #6 of the Los Angeles Dodgers attempts to throw out Jake Cronenworth #9 of the San Diego Padres at first base during the sixth inning in game four of the National League Division Series at PETCO Park on October 15, 2022 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
The Phillies also added Taijuan Walker (previously with the New York Mets) to the back-end of their rotation, as Kyle Gibson and Noah Syndergaard departed from the team.
The club’s bullpen is starting to look a whole lot better as well with the signing ofĀ Matt StrahmĀ and Craig KimbrelĀ plus the traded for All-Star closerĀ Gregory Soto.
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS – SEPTEMBER 25: Gregory Soto #65 of the Detroit Tigers throws a pitch during the ninth inning of a game against the Detroit Tigers at Guaranteed Rate Field on September 25, 2022 in Chicago, Illinois. The Tigers defeated the White Sox 4-1. (Photo by Nuccio DiNuzzo/Getty Images)
TheĀ NL EASTĀ will be very competitive this year, in fact,Ā Fanduel has theĀ PhilliesĀ as the third most likely to win the division. Here’s according to SI.com…
The Phillies have not won a division title since 2011.Ā According to odds from Fanduel,Ā the Phillies are the third-best choice to win the National League East this year at plus-300. The New York Mets are plus-135 and the Atlanta Braves are plus-140.
Let’s prove them wrong with that one. But don’t be worried, because the playoffs have expanded to the three-playoff spots now!
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