The 2011 season is just around the corner. The Philadelphia Phillies, my favorite team since childhood, have won four straight NL East titles. Last season, they lost to the San Francisco Giants in the NLCS. That ruined their chances of reaching a third straight World Series. This season, the Phillies are one of the clear favorites to win the World Series. Here is a look at five reasons why my hometown Philadelphia Phillies will dominate the 2011 baseball season: 1.