Philadelphia Phillies Depth Has Them Uniquely Able to Handle Turner's Absence

Having such a deep team is payoff for the Philadelphia Phillies after one of their superstars went down with an injury that is expected to keep him sidelined for some time.

have surged to the best record in Major League Baseball thanks to stellar starting pitching, a strong bullpen, and a deep bench.

Manager Rob Thomson can insert a number of players into the No. 2 spot in the lineup. And defensively, Bryson Stott, Edmundo Sosa and others can fill in more than adequately at shortstop. As for depth, Whit Merrifield signed a one-year, $8 million deal with Philadelphia to ultimately capture a World Series title.

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