The Drew Ellis Game: Phillies crush Nationals to end road trip with a series win
The Phillies' newest position player had the game of his life in Sunday's blowout win, while two of their high-priced veterans are heating up. By Corey Seidman
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The Phillies' newest position player had the game of his life in Sunday's blowout win, while two of their high-priced veterans are heating up. By Corey Seidman
The team's "captain" is out for the season, and there's no doubting that the Phillies could use his leadership.
Compounding their problem is that their best pitching prospects are injured or not ready to help, forcing them to turn for now to a journeyman to find innings.
Danny Brière's in charge, and how good the Flyers can ultimately be in a few years will largely come down to his decision-making throughout.
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