Oct 7, 2011; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Ryan Howard (6) is helped off the field after being injured on the last play of the game against the St. Louis Cardinals during game five of the 2011 NLDS at Citizens Bank Park. The Cardinals defeated the Phillies 1-0. Mandatory Credit: Howard Smith-US PRESSWIRE

The aging of the Phillies has been a favorite topic of discussion this off-season. It’s no secret that most of the roster is on the wrong side of 30, particularly in the field. This doesn’t, however, preclude them from being a successful team, or even win the series.

After all, who says you can’t win with a bunch of old guys?

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