Philadelphia Phillies: 10 Big Questions Facing the Phillies This Offseason
November 9, 2010 by Andrew J. Kearney
Filed under Fan News
The Philadelphia Phillies face many questions heading into this offseason. The biggest among them deals with the expiring contract of right fielder Jayson Werth. But the questions do not stop there for Ruben Amaro Jr., a man who has had all the answers thus far in his short time as Phillies’ general manager.
Many controversial moves have helped define Amaro’s gutsy persona in Philadelphia. He’s become one of the top GMs in the sport and he is no stranger to taking chances. This 2010 team appeared to have it all for the Phillies, though its abrupt exit proved otherwise.
The 2011 season presents its share of challenges and another chance to continue what has become the Philadelphia dynasty. The Phillies are one of the best teams in the league and boast a stellar 1-2-3 punch in their rotation.
In the end though, injuries and inconsistency plagued this team and got the best of them. Here are 10 questions for the Phillies to ponder this winter.