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CLEARWATER, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 25: J.T. Realmuto #10 of the Philadelphia Phillies in action during the spring training game against the Toronto Blue Jays at Spectrum Field on February 25, 2020 in Clearwater, Florida. (Photo by Mark Brown/Getty Images)

2020 Phillies: Free agency, catcher, front burner

FORT MYERS, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 26: Manager Joe Girardi of the Philadelphia Phillies looks on against the Minnesota Twins during a Grapefruit League spring training game at Hammond Stadium on February 26, 2020 in Fort Myers, Florida. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

Phillies: X factors on and off 2020’s fields

MILWAUKEE, WI - APRIL 24: A Philadelphia Phillies baseball hat sits in the dugout during the game against the Milwaukee Brewers at Miller Park on April 24, 2016 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images) *** Local Caption ***

Philadelphia Phillies, A’s: 1914-19, 1929, 1941, 2020

CLEARWATER, FL - FEBRUARY 12: Philadelphia Phillies general manager Matt Klentak shakes hands with J.T. Realmuto as Phillies manager Gabe Kapler looks on during a press conference at Spectrum Field on February 12, 2019 in Clearwater, Florida. (Photo by Miles Kennedy/Philadelphia Phillies/Getty Images)

Phillies GM’s highs and lows up to 2020

CLEARWATER, FLORIDA - MARCH 07: J.T. Realmuto #10 of the Philadelphia Phillies reacts after striking out against the Boston Red Soxof a Grapefruit League spring training game on March 07, 2020 in Clearwater, Florida. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

6 Phillies difference-makers for 2020

ATLANTA, GEORGIA - SEPTEMBER 18: Bryce Harper #3 and Rhys Hoskins #17 of the Philadelphia Phillies celebrate their 4-1 win over the Atlanta Braves at SunTrust Park on September 18, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Phillies: Striking karma gold in 2020 for 1981’s pain

PHILADELPHIA, PA - SEPTEMBER 11: Pitcher Zach Eflin #56 of the Philadelphia Phillies hands the ball to manager Gabe Kapler #19 as he walks off the mound with Rhys Hoskins #17 looking on during the fourth inning against the Atlanta Braves during a game at Citizens Bank Park on September 11, 2019 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images)

Phillies: Solving the Zach Eflin mystery for 2020

LOS ANGELES, CA - MAY 31: Bryce Harper #3 of the Philadelphia Phillies congratulates Andrew McCutchen #22 hitting a solo home run agains pitcher Kenta Maeda #18 of the Los Angeles Dodgers during the fourth inning Dodger Stadium on May 31, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)

Delay’s impact on 2020’s Phillies

CLEARWATER, FL - FEBRUARY 23: Aaron Nola #27 of the Philadelphia Phillies warms up prior to a spring training game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Spectrum Field on February 23, 2020 in Clearwater, Florida. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)

Phillies: Rotation’s repertoire analysis for 2020

FORT MYERS, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 26: Manager Joe Girardi of the Philadelphia Phillies looks on against the Minnesota Twins during a Grapefruit League spring training game at Hammond Stadium on February 26, 2020 in Fort Myers, Florida. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

Phillies: Dual 3-batter strategy for 2020

PHILADELPHIA, PA - CIRCA 1980: Manager Dallas Green #46 of the Philadelphia Phillies argues with an umpire during an Major League Baseball game circa 1980 at Veterans Stadium in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Green managed for the Phillies from 1979-81. (Photo by Focus on Sport/Getty Images)

Phillies: History rhymes 2020 with 1980

WASHINGTON, DC - JUNE 19: Bryce Harper #3 of the Philadelphia Phillies reacts after being called out at second base against the Washington Nationals during the sixth inning in game two of a double header at Nationals Park on June 19, 2019 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

Philadelphia Phillies vs. Washington Nationals for 2020

After his first three outings, Robertson was finally getting big outs before his season-ending injury. Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images.

Phillies: Healthy mysteries ahead for 2020’s NL East

PHILADELPHIA, PA - SEPTEMBER 11: Freddie Freeman #5 of the Atlanta Braves and Bryce Harper #3 of the Philadelphia Phillies during a game at Citizens Bank Park on September 11, 2019 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images)

Philadelphia Phillies vs. Atlanta Braves for 2020

PHILADELPHIA, PA - SEPTEMBER 01: Pete Alonso #20 of the New York Mets and Bryce Harper #3 of the Philadelphia Phillies during a game at Citizens Bank Park on September 1, 2019 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images)

Philadelphia Phillies vs. New York Mets for 2020

PHILADELPHIA - AUGUST 2: Manager Charlie Manuel #41 of the Philadelphia Phillies argues with umpire Gary Cederstrom after being thrown out of the game during a game against the Atlanta Braves at Citizens Bank Park on August 2, 2013 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Braves won 6-4. (Photo by Hunter Martin/Getty Images)

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