The defining characteristic of the 2022-23 free agent class is its depth at shortstop, and it’s no secret that the Phillies have their eyes set on that market — perhaps as the front office’s top priority.
It’s also no secret that the fanbase has a big-ticket shortstop at the top of its collective wish list this holiday season. The hundred[s]-million dollar question: Which one?
Of course, there are different ways to approach the debate. Should the Phillies prioritize offense? Defense? Age? Price? Each of those could very well yield a different favorite.
Let’s break it all down.