Andrew Painter remains at the top of my list, Mick Abel (picture accompanying) may be closest to the big leagues, and there are a number of new faces dotting the current Phillies top prospects group.
Five most important Phillies players to watch this spring
Some have speculated that the most important Phillies players to watch involve those battling for the final places in the starting pitching rotation and in the bullpen. While those are certainly interesting, they are nowhere near the most important situations that I will be watching.
Trea Turner appears clear Phillies target as free agency opens
Trea Turner would be the best fit for the Phillies when considering his actual value as a ballplayer and factoring in a likely smooth transition into what is a great current clubhouse chemistry mix. He would appear, at this point, to be the perfect match.
Mariners, Phillies push to end long postseason droughts
Should either the Mariners or Phillies play poorly over these final three weeks and end up once again missing postseason play it will be considered a major collapse.
Philadelphia Phillies Top 10 Prospects – Fall 2021
Despite their low overall organizational ranking, there are prospects developing in the system who could end up being impactful with the Phillies, including in the short-term.
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