With the Phillies taking a much-needed day off before beginning a six-game road trip which starts in Toronto, this feels like a good time to take a step back and evaluate some ongoing issues with a team that was on a roll before dropping four games in a row.
In another , this is what is on my mind in the wake of a home sweep at the hands of old friend Rhys Hoskins and the Milwaukee Brewers...
Should the Phillies put Kyle Schwarber atop the lineup again?
Schwarber's move from leading off to cleaning up for the Phillies has gone swimmingly for Schwarber, who is enjoying a dominant season. In 59 games, Schwarber is slashing .266/.398/.584 with 19 home runs; much of that damage has been done since he was moved behind Bryce Harper in the order.
But has the change actually gone that well for