No one expects the Philadelphia Phillies to be contenders in 2016. But that doesn't mean they'll be unwatchable. At the very least, one out of every five Phillies games should be fun. Those are the games in which Aaron Nola takes the mound. [ Sign up for Fantasy Baseball | Play for $40K | Expert rankings | Mock draft ] The 22-year-old sophomore starter will be a key player for the club this season. He's one of the few players on the team who should be a key member of the next winner in Philadelphia. Nola's always had a strong pedigree. He was drafted in the first round of the 2014 draft, and moved quickly through the minors. Nola put up encouraging numbers during his rookie season, posting a 3.59 ERA with solid peripherals. Despite that, questions remain over whether Nola will settle in as a true ace or a No. 2 starter. Either would be a strong outcome for the Phillies, but the latter would be preferred. He certainly looked like an ace during his first start of the season against the Cincinnati Reds. Nola went seven strong innings in his season debut, giving up one run on four hits with eight strikeouts. He was in line to pick up a win as well before the bullpen blew his lead...
Aaron Nola looking to continue sophomore surge for Phillies
Published April 11, 2016 at 8:35 AM
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