The first golden era in Phillies history had an expiration date. After losing in the National League Championship Series in 1976, 1977, and 1978, and missing the playoffs in 1979, the Phillies arrived ...

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With pitchers and catchers due to report for spring training in less than two weeks, it’s time to assess the Phillies’ future ...