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Phillies Former Players Heading to 2016 MLB Playoffs

By John Town

Aug 18, 2016; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers second baseman Chase Utley (26) signs autographs for fans prior to action against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 18, 2016; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers second baseman Chase Utley (26) signs autographs for fans prior to action against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports /
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Even with the Phillies already eliminated from the playoffs, several former players are headed to the playoffs. Most were part of the 2008 World Series team.

This time eight years ago, Phillies fans were gearing up for the Phillies’ second straight playoff run. Brad Lidge clinched the NL East, inducing a double play from the Nationals’ Ryan Zimmerman. Excitement was in the air, and unbeknownst to us fans, the Phillies would soon become World Champions.

Now Zimmerman’s Nationals are the top dogs in the NL East with a legitimate chance to win the World Series. Meanwhile, the Phillies will finish well below .500.

The core of Ryan Howard, Chase Utley, Jimmy Rollins, and Cole Hamels has since split apart after numerous trades. Many of the players who helped the Phillies reach the World Series in 2008 and the playoffs for five straight years are once again headed to the playoffs.

Those players who were once young Phillies stars are now experienced veterans who will help the next crop of young stars adjust to the playoffs. Some who were on the 2008 squad could easily collect their second championship ring.

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