How Did We Get Here? | The Odyssey Online
Start writing a post
Sports

How Did We Get Here?

A look at how the Phillies have found themselves at the center of a rebuild.

Colin Leith
Apr 26, 2016
Niagara University
8
How Did We Get Here?
msecnd.net

At times it feels like just yesterday the Phillies were on top of the baseball world. Now eight seasons removed from being crowned as World Champions the Phillies are in the middle of a massive roster turnover that many fans and baseball experts are excited about. Here are a few of the keys to the Phillies over-haul.

1. 2012 Trade Deadline

Sitting at 47-58, the Phillies took the first step in the long process of re-building with a few deadline deals that sent fan favorites Hunter Pence and Shane Victorino out of town for prospects as well as Joe Blanton who was dealt with The Los Angeles Dodgers. With trade talks lingering about former World Series MVP Cole Hamels, the Phillies decided to lock him up long-term with a monster six-year deal.

2. A Legend Moves on

Just four years after making it back to back World Series and winning one of them, Charlie Manuel was fired and replaced with Ryne Sandberg. The manager that brought Philadelphia their first world championship in 28 years was shipped off by general manager Ruben Amaro. Although the 2012 deadline seemed to be a move towards a rebuild, the firing of Charlie Manuel showed just how drastic the Phillies management was willing to press the restart button. The Phightins would finish 23 games out of first place in the National League East.

3. Cole Hamel's Trade

In 2015 Cole Hamels was dealt to the Rangers in exchange for a sizeable chunk of Texas's farm system. The Phillies were able to acquire Jorge Alfaro, Nick Williams, Jake Thompson, and Jared Eickhoff. Although all these players possess great upsides, Jorge Alfaro is the star of this list. Alfaro is known to have ridiculous power both at the plate and from behind home plate. Nick Williams is an all-around fielder who can hit for contact but still has to get use to center field. Thompson and Eickhoff are two prototypical righties who have potential. Eickhoff has started well throwing 12 innings so far with a 1.50 ERA.

4. Nola and Franco's team?

With the faces of Utley, Rollins, Halladay and Hamels no longer roaming CBP, the question is who will step up and lead the new-age Phillies. The rising promise of Maikel Franco and Aaron Nola has fans excited. But can they turn the team around before they become the next trade bait for a continuing re-build? Only time will decide

Report this Content
This article has not been reviewed by Odyssey HQ and solely reflects the ideas and opinions of the creator.
Featured

AI music threatens creativity

The Soul of Sound: How AI Challenges Human Expression in Music

304011
Humans and robots face off in a rock band battle with guitars and drums, under dynamic lighting.
StableDiffusion

In an age where artificial intelligence can mimic the voice of Freddie Mercury or reimagine pop hits as synthwave ballads, a new frontier has emerged — one that blurs the line between innovation and erosion. While AI offers undeniable benefits in technical domains, its intrusion into creative arts, especially music, raises urgent questions. Not just about copyright, but about culture, education, and the very soul of artistic expression.


Keep Reading...Show less
ai generated music
Entertainment

Every Girl Needs To Listen To 'She Used To Be Mine' By Sara Bareilles

These powerful lyrics remind us how much good is inside each of us and that sometimes we are too blinded by our imperfections to see the other side of the coin, to see all of that good.

Miami University
638136
Every Girl Needs To Listen To 'She Used To Be Mine' By Sara Bareilles

The song was sent to me late in the middle of the night. I was still awake enough to plug in my headphones and listen to it immediately. I always did this when my best friend sent me songs, never wasting a moment. She had sent a message with this one too, telling me it reminded her so much of both of us and what we have each been through in the past couple of months.

Keep Reading...Show less
music
Entertainment

Why Your Astrological Sign May Not Match Your Personality

We are all more than just one sign.

SUNY Plattsburgh
552840
Zodiac wheel with signs and symbols surrounding a central sun against a starry sky.

What's your sign? It's one of the first questions some of us are asked when approached by someone in a bar, at a party or even when having lunch with some of our friends. Astrology, for centuries, has been one of the largest phenomenons out there. There's a reason why many magazines and newspapers have a horoscope page, and there's also a reason why almost every bookstore or library has a section dedicated completely to astrology. Many of us could just be curious about why some of us act differently than others and whom we will get along with best, and others may just want to see if their sign does, in fact, match their personality.

Keep Reading...Show less
astrology
Entertainment

20 Song Lyrics To Put A Spring Into Your Instagram Captions

"On an island in the sun, We'll be playing and having fun"

UNC Greensboro
532495
Person in front of neon musical instruments; glowing red and white lights.
Photo by Spencer Imbrock on Unsplash

Whenever I post a picture to Instagram, it takes me so long to come up with a caption. I want to be funny, clever, cute and direct all at the same time. It can be frustrating! So I just look for some online. I really like to find a song lyric that goes with my picture, I just feel like it gives the picture a certain vibe.

Here's a list of song lyrics that can go with any picture you want to post!

Keep Reading...Show less
spring
Relationships

The Importance Of Being A Good Person

An open letter to the good-hearted people.

Sacred Heart University
810378
Chalk drawing of scales weighing "good" and "bad" on a blackboard.
WP content

Being a good person does not depend on your religion or status in life, your race or skin color, political views or culture. It depends on how good you treat others.

We are all born to do something great. Whether that be to grow up and become a doctor and save the lives of thousands of people, run a marathon, win the Noble Peace Prize, or be the greatest mother or father for your own future children one day. Regardless, we are all born with a purpose. But in between birth and death lies a path that life paves for us; a path that we must fill with something that gives our lives meaning.

Keep Reading...Show less
good person

Trending Topics

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Facebook Comments