Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Aaron Nola is an ace ready to prove it in September. Nola is an ace because he not only can pitch well against good teams, but has proven it by actually doing it. The Phillies righty is not only worthy of a big contract extension as a true ace, but the team needs him fronting their rotation over the next half-dozen years.
2021 Philadelphia Phillies preview and prediction
Based on their current roster, the talent levels and questions marks involving the other contenders, and the fact that I believe Dombrowski will work aggressively in-season to further improve that roster at every chance, this 2021 Phillies team could win the NL East.
Phillies entering a watershed 2020-21 off-season
If the Phillies succeed in bringing back the top catcher in the game, then the ball club can look towards another shot at contending in 2021. If that effort fails, the questions will only become greater as the winter moves along.
Zach Eflin uses shortened 2020 to nail down Phillies long-term rotation role
Eflin stepped up and gave the Phillies a solid chance to win almost every time he was out there on the mound.
The 2021 Philadelphia Phillies: a first look
Sure, the 2020 season just ended for the Philadelphia Phillies less than 24 hours ago. And yes, there are many questions to be answered over the coming off-season in regards to a number of positions. But it's not too early to examine what we can be fairly certain about next year.
MATT VEASEY 