Philadelphia Phillies Quarter-Century Team

Here in the year 2025, we have ostensibly reached the quarter-century mark of the 21st century. Many columnists at various baseball outlets continue to provide their versions of a “Quarter-Century Team” and this seems as good a time as any to reveal my own.

Injuries decimating the National Pastime in 2024

For the teams of Major League Baseball in the 2024 season, those injuries seem more frequent and more cruel than usual. Star players and prospects are dropping like flies, filling up the Injured List in both MLB and in Minor League Baseball.

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.