MIAMI - The Phillies have a manager for the 2016 season in place after extending Pete Mackanin's contract yesterday. But will Mackanin have a better collection of players to deal with come February, in an effort to avoid a third straight last-place finish?
While acknowledging that some talent could rise through the minor league system, incoming team president Andy MacPhail said the Phillies "absolutely feel like need to be active this offseason."
Of course, before they enter the free-agent market, the Phillies need a general manager to replace Ruben Amaro Jr., who was fired two weeks ago.