Writer: Tal Venada

This article covers the surprise candidate –who was visible to me in February– and the five-man competition for the Phillies center field job, which might continue into May or beyond.

This article covers the four Phillies relievers for the closer’s role and the five hurlers –mostly flamethrowers– for the last relief-corps slot, and it reveals the pluses and minuses of each with final cuts on the immediate horizon.

This article covers the Phillies rotation competition for two or three slots and five outfielders battling for four spots, plus Girardi may be posturing to motivate his pitchers.

This article covers the Phillies acquisitions besides JT Realmuto and Didi Gregorius, and it compares the costs to other rotation and bullpen pieces signed during the offseason.

This article covers an in-depth view of the Phillies relief corps, their roles, and the competition from in-house candidates plus the non-roster invitees who will probably make the team.

This article covers the seven starters the Phillies will rely on to handle the 162-game workload and hopeful expectations for their innings limit after a 60-contest season.

This article covers five available relief pitchers the Phillies may have interest in if they decide to sign a free agent to a one-year contract.

This article covers the left-side hitters with 20-homer power and starters the Phillies might have in mind before spring training to complete 2021’s roster construction.

This article covers the starters the Phillies could sign to be the four-slot hurler and an innings-eater as spring training draws near.