Philadelphia Phillies Preview: Sizing Up the Team as Spring Approaches

Fans are starting to notice a subtle decline in the Phillies overall success ever since their big banner year of 2008.

In 2009, they lost to the New York Yankees in the World Series. In 2010, they lost to the San Francisco Giants in the National League Conference Championship Series. Their only big hot stove move was surprisingly signing star pitcher Cliff Lee.

They now have a starting rotation of historical caliber, but are they set for another World Series run?

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