Last offseason the Phillies pulled off two blockbuster trades, adding Jean Segura and J.T. Realmuto, who’d prove himself to be the best catcher in baseball.
This offseason the script is slightly different for general manager Matt Klentak. The idea of spending stupid money appears to be off the table, especially after adding starting pitcher Zack Wheeler to a nine-figure contract.
While Phillies fans would love to sign Gerritt Cole and Anthony Rendon, the reality is the price tag might be too much for the Phillies this offseason. The contracts of Wheeler, Bryce Harper, and Segura, combined with the potential extension for Realmuto, limits the team to what they can spend this offseason.