The Sporting News
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Phillies outfield is a 'mess' that requires Adolis Garcia replacement
After a poor start to the season, the Philadelphia Phillies have bounced back strongly. They will attempt to surpass the Atlanta Braves for first place in the NL East starting Thursday night with a series opener against the New York Mets. After signing Adolis Garcia to a one-year, $10 million deal during the offseason, the right fielder played in just 67 games before suffering a season-ending torn right latissimus dorsi. Since Garcia went on the IL, the Phillies have relied on All-Star Brandon Marsh for most of their offensive contributions in the outfield. But Bleacher Report's Kerry Miller wrote Thursday that they need more help on the grass. "With Adolis García done for the year (and struggling to hit when he was healthy) and Justin Crawford logging 88 games at a replacement level, the
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