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John Town

Joined: May 20, 2016

Contributor and former Co-Expert at That Ball's Outta HereSometimes I pretend like I know what I'm talking about. Sometimes I do. Sometimes I don't. It's up to you to decide when.

PHILADELPHIA - OCTOBER 06: Roy Halladay #34 of the Philadelphia Phillies celebrates with Carlos Ruiz #51 after throwing a no hitter against the Cincinnati Reds on October 6, 2010 during Game 1 of the NLDS at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Phillies defeated the Reds 4-0. (Photo by: Rob Tringali/SportsChrome/Getty Images)

Phillies remember anniversary of Roy Halladay’s playoff no-hitter

PHILADELPHIA, PA - SEPTEMBER 28: Mike Scott of the Philadelphia 76ers shakes hands with Rhys Hoskins #17 of the Philadelphia Phillies after he threw out the first pitch before a game between the Miami Marlins and Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park on September 28, 2019 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Phillies defeated the Marlins 9-3. (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images)

Phillies end 2019 season with 81-81 record, improve one win

ATLANTA, GA - SEPTEMBER 19: Philadelphia Phillies manager Gabe Kapler (19) during the MLB game between the Atlanta Braves and the Philadelphia Phillies on September 19, 2019 at SunTrust Park in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by John Adams/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Phillies manager Gabe Kapler will soon learn his fate

WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 25: Philadelphia Phillies left fielder Brad Miller (33) comes up to bat during the game between the Philadelphia Phillies and the Washington Nationals on September 25, 2019, at Nationals Park, in Washington D.C. (Photo by Mark Goldman/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Phillies in danger of finishing below .500 for seventh straight season

Rhys Hoskins, Philadelphia Phillies (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images)

Phillies trade rumors: Time to swap Rhys Hoskins for pitching?

ATLANTA, GA JULY 02: Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher Hector Neris (50) throws a pitch during the 9th inning of the game between the Atlanta Braves and the Philadelphia Phillies on July 2nd, 2019 at SunTrust Park in Atlanta, GA. (Photo by Rich von Biberstein/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Phillies will have to revamp bullpen this offseason – again

WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 23: Bryce Harper #3 of the Philadelphia Phillies walks to the dugout after striking out in the eighth inning against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park on September 23, 2019 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images)

Phillies officially eliminated from playoff contention

PHILADELPHIA, PA - JULY 14: Jay Bruce #23 of the Philadelphia Phillies in action against the Washington Nationals during a baseball game at Citizens Bank Park on July 14, 2019 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Phillies defeated the Nationals 4-3. (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images)

Should Phillies retain outfielder Jay Bruce this offseason?

ATLANTA, GEORGIA - SEPTEMBER 18: Zach Eflin #56 of the Philadelphia Phillies pitches in the second inning against the Atlanta Braves at SunTrust Park on September 18, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Which Phillies starters deserve to stick around next year?

WASHINGTON, DC - JUNE 19: Philadelphia Phillies catcher Andrew Knapp (15) in action during the game between the Philadelphia Phillies and the Washington Nationals on June 19, 2019, at Nationals Park, in Washington D.C. (Photo by Mark Goldman/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Phillies must find upgrade at backup catcher this offseason

PHILADELPHIA, PA - AUGUST 28: Nick Williams #5 of the Philadelphia Phillies is congratulated by Jorge Alfaro #38 after scoring a run in the ninth inning during a game against the Washington Nationals at Citizens Bank Park on August 28, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Nationals won 5-4. (Photo by Hunter Martin/Getty Images)

Phillies overall return for Cole Hamels looking worse

KANSAS CITY, MO - MAY 11: Odubel Herrera #37 of the Philadelphia Phillies warms up prior to a game against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium on May 11, 2019 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Ed Zurga/Getty Images)

Phillies will soon have to revisit Odubel Herrera question

PHILADELPHIA, PA - JULY 17: General stadium view prior to the game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and Philadelphia Phillies on July 17, 2019 at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia, PA. (Photo by John Jones/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Phillies minor-league system receiving major coaching shakeups

PHILADELPHIA, PA - SEPTEMBER 15: Manager Gabe Kapler #19 of the Philadelphia Phillies argues with umpire Gabe Morales #47 and gets thrown out of the game in the fourth inning against the Boston Red Sox at Citizens Bank Park on September 15, 2019 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Hunter Martin/Getty Images)

Phillies playoff odds now near zero after sweep by Red Sox

PHILADELPHIA, PA - SEPTEMBER 09: Josh Donaldson #20 of the Atlanta Braves hits a three run home run in the top of the seventh inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park on September 9, 2019 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Braves defeated the Phillies 7-2. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)

Should Phillies pursue Josh Donaldson this offseason?

DENVER, CO - SEPTEMBER 1: Nolan Arenado #28 of the Colorado Rockies follows the flight of a sixth inning solo home run against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Coors Field on September 1, 2019 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images)

Phillies should be at front of potential Nolan Arenado market