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Phillies: 10 Things to Be Thankful for This Thanksgiving

By Matt Rappa

Bryce Harper, Philadelphia Phillies (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)
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10: 2020 Season

PHILADELPHIA, PA – MARCH 28: A general view of the ballpark before the game between the Philadelphia Phillies and the Atlanta Braves on Opening Day at Citizens Bank Park on March 28, 2019 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Drew Hallowell/Getty Images)
PHILADELPHIA, PA – MARCH 28: A general view of the ballpark before the game between the Philadelphia Phillies and the Atlanta Braves on Opening Day at Citizens Bank Park on March 28, 2019 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Drew Hallowell/Getty Images) /

It is easy to look ahead to Opening Day 2020, but it should not be something taken for granted. Having Major League Baseball as an entertainment option is simply not available for those in other parts of the country, and the world as a whole. Even in the U.S., leagues are folding, such as the Arena Football League who announced their bankruptcy filing on Wednesday.

Be thankful you can go to Citizens Bank Park and watch your favorite team play. Be thankful there is not a strike or lockout. Be thankful the Phillies go above and beyond each day to strive to represent the city in the best way possible.

Phillies baseball is a great thing. It connects everyone, no matter what demographic or background they come from. Everyone loves seeing their favorite player field their position, step in the batter’s box, launch a home run, you name it.

Baseball is like no other.

Clearly, there are a lot of things to be thankful for this Thanksgiving above life overall, and especially the Phillies. Consider if one of those things on the list went away tomorrow, and how that would change your perception.

Nothing in life is a given. Appreciate everything you know and love today, as for tomorrow who knows what’s in store.

Thank you, Phillies.

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