Crawford , Knapp , and Nola would have helped Philadelphia take the next step forward , but those three alone could n't have thrust them back into the race for a playoff spot .
This is where the Phillies truly accelerated their timeline for contention .
Crawford , Knapp , and Nola would have helped Phillies take the next step forward , but those three alone could n't have thrust Phillies back into the race for a playoff spot .
This is where the Phillies truly accelerated their timeline for contention .