Which is the team to see in the playoffs?

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Is it ok to talk about the playoffs?

I think it’s ok to talk about the playoffs. Choose from any of the major people that make projections and you’ll find that most, if not all, have the Phillies at something close to 99% positive that they will make the playoffs. That’s pretty rare with this many games to go for a nondivision leading team, but here we are.

So, we can start to look forward a little bit.

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These are the four main contenders for the Phillies to see when they open a playoff series. Sure,

the Brewers and one of the Dodgers and Braves will be waiting in the NLDS should the Phillies make it that far, but one can dream.

Which team would you rather the Phillies see to open a wild card round?

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