Philadelphia Phillies: 5 Things to Look for in Spring Training

Pitchers and catchers reported to Clearwater, Fla. earlier this week, and that means a new Philadelphia Phillies season is just around the corner.

For the first time since 2008, the Phillies are not the defending NL East champions. However, 2008 was the year the Phillies won their second World Championship in their club’s history. So will this be a season to remember or a season we hope soon to forget?

Here are five things as Phillies fans we should look for in spring training to tell if the Phils have a shot at the NL East title this year.

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