As Dave Dombrowski, Sam Fuld and new Phillies shortstop Trea Turner took the stage for an introductory press conference at Pass & Stow at Citizens Bank Park, manager Rob Thomson sat to the side as a spectator along with over two dozen members of the Phillies front office.
The Phillies laid the foundation for a massive signing in the shortstop market during the summer as the current squad revitalized their playoff hopes under Thomson. Rumors of Turner’s interest in the east coast swirled, both Turner and Bryce Harper were praising each other in the media and the top three pitching prospects in the Phillies farm system, Andrew Painter, Mick Abel and Griff McGarry, were performing well enough to compete for roles in 2023 and beyond.