While it’ll still be a couple years before the hopes get higher about the Philadelphia Phillies, it’s always fun to see a young team blossom before our eyes.

The Phillies possess a couple young arms in the rotation to build around for the future. The offense, however, is still a ways away from playoff baseball returning to the City of Brotherly Love. The club crossed the plate just 610 times last season, 39 fewer than any other team.

The Bitter Birds, comprised of Adrian Fedkiw, Kiel Gaffner and Tony DelGrosso previewed up the upcoming season, breaking it up into two parts.

 

Part 1- Pitching

 

 

Just how much potential does the pitching staff have? Which starter has the highest ceiling? How improved is the Phils’ bullpen following the offseason moves.

 

Part 2- Hitting

 

 

We voice our displeasures on the acquisitions of Howie Kendrick and Michael Saunders, extensively discuss Odubel Herrera and Maikel Franco and break down each position.