As Kyle Schwarber continues to mash his way through the season for the Philadelphia Phillies, anxiety is building among the fan base around his upcoming free agency. The 32-year-old slugger is on another level this season, putting together a career year — in a contract year no less.
Despite mutual interest and strong motivation from the Phillies, both parties have already agreed that going to the open market to see what other teams are offering is the best plan. What will he ask for in free agency? More importantly, what will he get?
Even more important than that is whether the Phillies will offer him enough to return to likely finish his career in red pinstripes.