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Originally Posted by Francis_MH
Will Jimmy and Chase be able to stay healthy for most of the season?
No reason why Jimmy wouldn't, assuming he has made it back to 100%. He doesn't have much injury history.
Chase, who knows.
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Will Ryan Howard figure out how not to strike out? Can he get off to a better start than the last 2 years?
Very doubtful / doubtful.
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Will Ibanez be a more than adequate replacement for Pat the Bat?
He'll be adequate.
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If all the answers to these questions are "yes," are the Phillies the favorite in the NL?
Bigger questions, imo, are whether we get Good Brett / Bad Brett and whether Moyer can keep it up. If the answers to those questions are yes, then the Phillies are either favorites, or atleast right near the top.