Phillies: What defines success in the 2018 season?

PHILADELPHIA, PA - SEPTEMBER 30: Rhys Hoskins #17 of the Philadelphia Phillies hits an RBI single against the New York Mets during the seventh inning of a game at Citizens Bank Park on September 30, 2017 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images) /

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PHILADELPHIA, PA – SEPTEMBER 13: Rhys Hoskins #17 of the Philadelphia Phillies hits a two run home run in the bottom of the fifth inning against the Miami Marlins at Citizens Bank Park on September 13, 2017 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Phillies defeated the Marlins 8-1. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images) /

Kerry Kauffman

Although the Phillies had to fight to avoid a 100-loss season last year, a strong second half leads me to believe a .500 record is within reach. For one, the division doesn’t appear all that strong. But for the Phillies to reach .500, they need better depth in the rotation and bullpen.

Also, more consistent overall hitting with Carlos Santana and Rhys Hoskins providing a formidable duo in the middle of the order.

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