Phillies Resolution: Placido Polanco

Every day this month, we here at Philthy Stuff will be counting down the New Year's resolutions of each member on the Phillies, and what they can do to guide this team back to October. Next up, Placido Polanco. For most of his career, Placido Polanco has been nothing if not a model of consistency. In his 14 seasons, he's compiled a career batting average of .301 to go along with his ability to avoid striking out, while playing great defense; whether it's at second base or more recently -- at third. When he came back to the Phillies in 2010, the team knew what they were getting: A solid, if not spectacular hitter who was more than capable with the bat and with the glove. And through two seasons, that's what he's been -- for the most part. After beginning both the 2010 and 2011 seasons with a flourish, Polanco found himself battling injuries to both circumstances and age. Although he did manage to play more than 120 games in both seasons in his second tour with ...