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ETAs for Top Rebuilding MLB Teams to Become Playoff-Bound

Thanks to an additional wild-card spot and the availability of lots and lots of spending money, it's really never been easier for Major League Baseball clubs to flip a switch and try to build a winner overnight.

And yet, there's still a place in the game for rebuilding. And yes, it's still a complicated process that's hard to get right. Determining when rebuilds should be completed isn't an exact science.

Biggest Strengths and Weaknesses of Philadelphia Phillies' Top 10 Prospects

Although the Philadelphia Phillies are in the midst of their longest winning streak in over a year, they are still one of the worst teams in baseball at 28-36. They sit dead last in the NL East, and despite being just a half-game behind the fourth-place New York Mets, they have shown no promise of contending this year.

Philadelphia Phillies Prospects Who Never Lived Up to the Hype

The Philadelphia Phillies have not been the most successful franchise. They were the first team in MLB history to reach 10,000 losses, their all-time record is below .500 and as one of the oldest teams in baseball, they only have two World Series titles to their name.

Early Grades for All of Philadelphia Phillies' Offseason Acquisitions

While not nearly as flashy as past offseasons, the Philadelphia Phillies made a plethora of moves this past offseason. And as they finish up the first sixth of the season with an even 13-13 record, the Phillies are at the point where their offseason acquisitions can be graded with a relatively decent sample size.

Breakout Performances from Phillies' First Two Weeks of Spring Training

It's already been a long spring for the Philadelphia Phillies, and it may be the start of an unbearably long season. While spring training usually isn't a full indication of the regular season to come, all games are taken into account by some measure.

Odds for Each Phillies Player on the Roster Bubble Making the Final 25-Man Cut

It's been a big week for the Philadelphia Phillies. More specifically, it's been a big last couple of days for the Phillies.

Scouting Reports, 2014 Projections for Phillies' Pitchers and Catchers

The Philadelphia Phillies' offseason is mercifully coming to a close. After a winter that saw a few too many bad contracts signed, fans would like to see what this supposedly-revamped team is capable of doing.

6 Reasons Philadelphia Phillies Can Win Title Without Chase Utley, Brad Lidge

The Philadelphia Phillies have suffered some early blows to start the 2011 season. Even without Chase Utley and Brad Lidge, though, the Phillies are in first place and are tied for the best record in baseball.

Here are six reasons why the Phillies can still win the title without Utley and Lidge.

 

Philadelphia Phillies: Five Reasons Kyle Kendrick Should Be Fifth Starter

The Philadelphia Phillies continue to lead the NL East and sit at an impressive 15-6 in the early-going. It seems highly unlikely that this team will finish the season without at least 100 wins. They have struggled to hit and yet they continue to win. They lead the NL East in runs scored with 88 and are second in BA at .265. They have shown that their lineup can play a little small-ball by being in the top five in MLB in singles since Opening Day.

Philadelphia Phillies: 5 Versatile Prospects in the Farm System

When you look at today’s game, being able to play multiple positions is important.  Look at a guy like Ben Zobrist of the Tampa Bay Rays.  He can play seven positions.

With versatility, it makes it easier for the manager to shake things up, and make in-game substitutions.  When someone gets hurt, these are guys that you can plug in.

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