Phillies Spring Training First Look | Hittin' Season

Phillies spring training games are underway! On Episode 1047 of Hittin' Season, John Stolnis of The Good Phight, Justin Klugh from Baseball Prospectus and Liz Roscher of SABR's Baseball Research Journal highlight rookie Justin Crawford's promising debut, Aidan Miller injury concerns, Bryce Harper's influence on team dynamics and the ongoing tension with management, and John Middleton's recent interview where he addresses the team's financial strategies and the luxury tax implications. The conversation also touches on the return of baseball to the Olympics in 2028.

Chapters:

00:00 - Spring Training Begins: A New Season for the Phillies
09:41 - Justin Crawford's Promising Debut
19:35 - Injury Concerns: Aiden Miller's Back Soreness
29:46 - Bryce Harper vs. Dave Dombrowski: Tensions Rise
35:41 - Spring Training Insights and Player Evaluations
37:45 - Broadcast Changes and Viewer Experience
41:38 - John Middleton's Financial Insights
49:30 - Baseball's Return to the Olympics

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