The days are quickly counting down to April 4th and the Phillies' roster is starting to take shape. In this week's installment of "Phillies must-reads", we discuss the depth, or lack-there-of, in the outfield, Ryan Howard, a perspective on Aaron Altherr's injury and more.
The Phillies said goodbye to their two young catchers, Jorge Alfaro and Andrew Knapp, as well as first baseman Brock Stassi last week. Matt Gelb takes a look at who is left and predicts the final 25-man roster we will see in Cincinnati on April 4th.
The Phillies are suspiciously watchable right now
The Phillies didn't hide the fact that 2016 would be a full-blown rebuilding year, but Dave Tomar of Crashburn Alley writes that doesn't mean you should not tune into this squad on a nightly basis.
Mark Teixeira: Altherr facing long road back
Matt Gelb spoke to Yankees' first baseman Mark Teixiera, who suffered a similar injury to Altherr's, and got his perspective on the journey ahead of Altherr.
Building the Phillies Opening Day bullpen
With just two weeks left in Florida, Philly Voice's Ryan Lawrence builds the Phillies' bullpen for Opening Day 2016.
Should the Phillies add an Outfielder?
Corinne Landrey of Crashburn Alley wonders if the Phillies really need to add an outfielder, even with the injuries to Aaron Altherr and Cody Asche.
Phillies will shop the waiver wire for outfielders
Even with the team down two potential starting outfielders, Phillies' GM Matt Klentak says they will monitor the waiver wire for outfield help, but doesn't expect to add a big-name player to the outfield prior to the season.
Howard finally having some fun
Ryan Howard is enjoying his time in Clearwater, getting full-time at bats. As he explains to Matt Gelb of Philly.com, he is fully aware that this is expected to be his final year in Philadelphia.
George Gouvas (@summerofgeorge3) is a contributor to Philliedelphia.com.
