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3 Obstacles standing in the Philadelphia Phillies’ way in 2022

By Gabrielle Starr

ATLANTA, GA - SEPTEMBER 29: Bryce Harper #3 of the Philadelphia Phillies puts on his hat to field after popping out to end the eighth inning of game 2 in a series between the Atlanta Braves and the Philadelphia Phillies at Truist Park on September 29, 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Casey Sykes/Getty Images)
ATLANTA, GA - SEPTEMBER 29: Bryce Harper #3 of the Philadelphia Phillies puts on his hat to field after popping out to end the eighth inning of game 2 in a series between the Atlanta Braves and the Philadelphia Phillies at Truist Park on September 29, 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Casey Sykes/Getty Images) /
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Juan Soto of the Washington Nationals talks with Bryce Harper of the Philadelphia Phillies (Photo by G Fiume/Getty Images) /

3. The Phillies have too much competition in the NL East

Between the defending-champion Atlanta Braves and the spending-spree New York Mets, it’s hard to see the Phillies coming out on top in their division.

Furthermore, the Phillies have never clinched a Wild Card berth, neither in the old single-team format nor in its current one-game play-in form.

Now, if the Braves don’t re-sign Freddie Freeman and the Mets continue to inexplicably collapse despite all their upgrades, the Phillies might have some crazy luck and come out on top. Feels unrealistic, though.

Ultimately, the forces conspiring against the 2022 Phillies are internal and external, and the two are intertwined. If the Phillies had a stronger roster and farm system, they would look like stiffer competition for their division rivals. But because they are an incomplete team, they condemn themselves before “Play ball” is even said.

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