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Klentak & Phillies can’t afford to lose Realmuto over ‘pennies’

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In just over one month, the Phillies have their first Spring Training game against the Detriot Tigers. One month until baseball is back. The Phillies filled some needs in the offseason, but there are still some concerns. In fact, I would even ask the question – ‘what is the front office thinking?’

Why is there is a reluctance for the Phillies to go over the luxury tax? This concept seems really odd to me considering the amount of money they have spent on free-agent players. More on this a little later, but lets first explain what it means to go over the luxury tax.