There’s a saying in the construction business. The first 90% of a job takes 90% of the effort, and the last 10% of a job takes 90% of the effort. That feels like where the Phillies are at right now. It took them 10 years to build a roster capable of winning a World Series.

The Philadelphia Phillies suffered quite a postseason collapse after having one of their most successful regular seasons in years. Which players (and coaches) don't deserve to be back in 2025?

But six days later, Phillies president Dave Dombrowski gave his perspective of events at Citizens Bank Park. No, not everything went perfect this time around, but maybe this team’s just getting started.