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5 Things the Phillies must learn from the Braves’ championship season

By Gabrielle Starr

Nov 2, 2021; Houston, TX, USA; Atlanta Braves manager Brian Snitker hoists the Commissioner's Trophy after defeating the Houston Astros in game six of the 2021 World Series at Minute Maid Park. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 2, 2021; Houston, TX, USA; Atlanta Braves manager Brian Snitker hoists the Commissioner's Trophy after defeating the Houston Astros in game six of the 2021 World Series at Minute Maid Park. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports /
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Joc Pederson smokes a cigar after defeating the Houston Astros in game six of the 2021 World Series at Minute Maid Park. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports /

3. Embracing personality and fun make for better team chemistry

Joc Pederson’s pearls were one of the most fun postseason storylines in years. Why? Because it’s unique and fun.

The Boston Red Sox threw each player into the laundry cart for a ride down the dugout after they’d hit a home run. FUN.

Atlanta coach Ron Washington was giving his players different quotes every day to exercise their minds as well as their bodies. Pederson was going around hyping up his new teammates. The watchword in the clubhouse was “love.”

Look where it got them.

Meanwhile, the biggest storylines about the Phillies this season were Harper (fun), how bad the bullpen was (not fun), and how few players were vaccinated (dangerous and not fun). They should find ways to shift that balance in 2022.

Encouraging personalities to shine, building team chemistry, it all plays into both collective and individual success.

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