Daily News | Three thoughts on three big Phillies spring training questions (beyond Andrew Painter)
spring training is the 19-year-old who could end up in the starting rotation when the season opens March 30. But, then, you knew that. So, let’s give Andrew Painter a break and take a look at the three other plot lines that are worth some thought as pitchers and catchers hold their first workout in Clearwater, Fla.
The depth chart in center field is interesting . Marsh is locked in as the starter, and it’s safe to assume that he’ll play good enough defense that the Phillies will ride with his bat, rain or shine. Which is good. Because they may not have a choice. The options behind Marsh aren’t just vague — if they were any less identifiable, NORAD might scramble the F-16s.
I don’t think the Phillies will hesitate to carry three right-handed bats on the bench. Doing so gives them the ability to sub in a platoon partner for three of the four lefties in their lineup on any given night. Sosa can play second in place of Stott, or he can play third and allow Hoskins or Bohm to DH in place of lefty slugger Hall. Harrison can do the same, or play left field in place of Schwarber. Guthrie can play center field in place of Marsh or play the infield.
Will Zack Wheeler and Aaron Nola show any ill effects from their marathon seasons? And what about Seranthony Domínguez and Jose Alvarado?
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