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Phillies Roster Push to Contention

By Mike Azzalina

Mar 13, 2016; Tampa, FL, USA; Philadelphia Phillies shortstop J.P. Crawford (77) against the New York Yankees at George M. Steinbrenner Field. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 13, 2016; Tampa, FL, USA; Philadelphia Phillies shortstop J.P. Crawford (77) against the New York Yankees at George M. Steinbrenner Field. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /
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Aug 18, 2015; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Altherr (40) in a game against the Toronto Blue Jays at Citizens Bank Park. The Blue Jays won 8-5. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 18, 2015; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Altherr (40) in a game against the Toronto Blue Jays at Citizens Bank Park. The Blue Jays won 8-5. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports /

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Knapp or Veteran FA – The Phillies have a good problem at catcher.  Alfaro will be in AAA next season, so Knapp will have his do-or-die shot to supplant Rupp as the starter and stake his own spot for the future. If he succeeds, Phils could see an Alfaro position switch.

Darnell Sweeney, UT – Super athlete who can play 2nd and all three outfield spots.

Galvis, IF – He is simply a utility player.  Great defense.  Sub-par bat over any length of exposure.

Aaron Altherr, OF – He could absolutely end up starting in the outfield rather than my suggestion, because the Phillies will want to see what they have in him.  However, my thought is that all they really have is an injury-prone defensive replacement with some extra-base pop.

Cody Asche, LH PH, UT – I have always said I would love if they could find a way to turn this guy into a Greg Dobbs-type bench player and pinch-hitter.

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