Philadelphia Phillies

Although reports indicate a battle between Velasquez and Pivetta for the bottom rung, lefty Suarez could be a surprise candidate. Photo by Justin Berl/Getty Images.

Phillies: Re-examining the Three Failing Amigos and a Friend

Philadelphia Phillies: Bryce Harper is locked and loaded

Philadelphia Phillies: Didi Gregorius unable to shake the rust

Phillies: Dual 3-batter strategy for 2020

MINNEAPOLIS, MN- AUGUST 05: Ervin Santana #54 of the Minnesota Twins looks on against the Kansas City Royals on August 5, 2018 at Target Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Twins defeated the Royals 6-5. (Photo by Brace Hemmelgarn/Minnesota Twins/Getty Images)

Philadelphia Phillies: Ervin Santana to be punchline of that joke

Bohm's accelerated progress in the minors has him producing for Double-A Reading. Photo by Cliff Welch/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images.

Philadelphia Phillies: Talking about the Boys of February

Gunning down base thieves, Realmuto also protects Hoskins in the batting order and is a hitting threat. Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images.

Phillies: J.T. Realmuto, MLB’s best catcher, talks pitching

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

TOKYO, JAPAN - MARCH 21: Ichiro Suzuki #51 of the Seattle Mariners looks on during player introductions prior to the game between the Seattle Mariners and the Oakland Athletics during the 2019 Opening Series at the Tokyo Dome on Thursday, March 21, 2019 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Alex Tratutwig/MLB Photos via Getty Images)

Philadelphia Phillies: To think outside the box, or not to?

PHILADELPHIA, PA - JUNE 27: Philadelphia Phillies players mob Jean Segura #2 at home plate after he hit a three-run game winning walk-off home run in the ninth inning during a game against the New York Mets at Citizens Bank Park on June 27, 2019 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Phillies won 6-3. (Photo by Hunter Martin/Getty Images)

Philadelphia Phillies: Five emerging keys to the 2020 season

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

WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 23: A Philadelphia Phillies hat in the dugout during the game against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park on September 23, 2019 in Washington, DC. (Photo by G Fiume/Getty Images)

Philadelphia Phillies holding Spencer Howard for when it matters

Like Morgan, Alvarez is more than a lefty specialist. Photo by Brian Blanco/Getty Images.

Phillies: Thinking some rosy thoughts about those pitchers

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 - OCTOBER 6: Roy Halladay of the Philadelphia Phillies is interviewed after pitching a no-hitter during Game One of the National League Division Series against the Cincinnati Reds at Citizens Bank Park on Wednesday, October 6, 2010 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Phillies defeated the Reds 4-0. (Photo by Rich Pilling/MLB via Getty Images)

Philadelphia Phillies to retire Roy Halladay’s number

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, PA - SEPTEMBER 27: Rhys Hoskins #17 of the Philadelphia Phillies looks on from the dugout prior to the game against the Miami Marlins at Citizens Bank Park on September 27, 2019 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Phillies defeated the Marlins 5-4 in fifteenth inning. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)

Phillies sign Logan Forsythe, yet another first baseman

CINCINNATI, OHIO - SEPTEMBER 04: Adam Haseley #40 of the Philadelphia Phillies reaches up above the outfield wall to catch the ball hit by the Freddy Galvis #3 of the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park on September 04, 2019 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

Philadelphia Phillies: Adam Haseley is an X-Factor for 2020

Bohm is close to joining the Phillies, but he won't arrive in 2019. Photo by Alex Trautwig/MLB Photos via Getty Images.

Phillies MiLB star is top third base prospect: Wait, what?

CLEARWATER, FL - MARCH 2: John Middleton, Philadelphia Phillies managing parter, shakes hands with Bryce Harper as general manager Matt Klentak looks on during the press conference introducing Harper as a member of the Philadelphia Phillies on Saturday March 2, 2019 at Spectrum Field in Clearwater, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/MLB via Getty Images)

Who’s running my team: Philadelphia Phillies

MIAMI, FLORIDA - AUGUST 01: Neil Walker #18 of the Miami Marlins in action against the Minnesota Twins at Marlins Park on August 01, 2019 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

Phillies: The interesting, non-roster invitee battle to come

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)

2011’s Phillies: Pinnacle or curse?

CLEVELAND, OH - JULY 24: Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Jordy Mercer (10) and Pittsburgh Pirates second baseman Josh Harrison (5) celebrate following the Major League Baseball Interleague game between the Pittsburgh Pirates and Cleveland Indians on July 24, 2018, at Progressive Field in Cleveland, OH. Pittsburgh defeated Cleveland 9-4. (Photo by Frank Jansky/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

The Philadelphia Phillies and their value at the margins rut

ATLANTA, GA - AUGUST 20: Drew Storen #31 of the Cincinnati Reds throws a fifth inning pitch against the Atlanta Braves at SunTrust Park on August 20, 2017 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Scott Cunningham/Getty Images)

Phillies take a chance with healing closer Drew Storen

MIAMI, FL - AUGUST 23: Aaron Nola #27 of the Philadelphia Phillies poses for a portrait on Players Weekend before the game against the Miami Marlins at Marlins Park on Friday, August 23, 2019 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Mark Brown/MLB Photos via Getty Images)

Phillies: Rotation surprises in 2020, 2008, 1980

CLEVELAND, OH - SEPTEMBER 22: J.T. Realmuto #10 of the Philadelphia Phillies visits Vince Velasquez #21 at the mound after Velasquez gives up a three run home run to Oscar Mercado #35 of the Cleveland Indians in the fifth inning at Progressive Field on September 22, 2019 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by David Maxwell/Getty Images)

A Phillies key: Coach Price and the rotation’s back end?

PHILADELPHIA, PA - MAY 18: Odubel Herrera #37 of the Philadelphia Phillies in action during a game against the Colorado Rockies at Citizens Bank Park on May 18, 2019 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images)

Phillies part ways with troubled OF Odubel Herrera