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What I want from the Phillies for Christmas this year

By Koy Zdimal

PHILADELPHIA - OCTOBER 29: The Philly Phanatic runs on the field as the Philadelphia Phillies pile up on top of closing pitcher Brad Lidge after they won 4-3 wo win the World Series against the Tampa Bay Rays during the continuation of game five of the 2008 MLB World Series on October 29, 2008 at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Jed Jacobsohn/Getty Images)
PHILADELPHIA - OCTOBER 29: The Philly Phanatic runs on the field as the Philadelphia Phillies pile up on top of closing pitcher Brad Lidge after they won 4-3 wo win the World Series against the Tampa Bay Rays during the continuation of game five of the 2008 MLB World Series on October 29, 2008 at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Jed Jacobsohn/Getty Images) /
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ATLANTA, GA – AUGUST 09: Odubel Herrera #37 of the Philadelphia Phillies slides safely into third base after hitting a triple and then scores on a throwing error by Ozzie Albies #1 of the Atlanta Braves in the third inning at SunTrust Park on August 9, 2017 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) /

2: .300 Batting Average from Odubel Herrera

This one is definitely possible. Herrera, a career .288 hitter, struggled to start his 2017 campaign but finished by batting over .320 in June, July, August and a very short October. A former All Star, Herrera definitely has superstar potential. He has the qualities of a .315 hitter who could also slug 45 doubles with 15 homers and swiper 10 or more bags. In addition to a skill improvement, a maturity one would also be nice. Herrera has been benched countless times for shenanigans like not running out a pop up. Hopefully a seemingly strict Kapler can improve multiple phases of Herrera’s game.

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