Phillies fans went into this offseason expecting more stupid money to be thrown around like last year. With holes across the roster, an overhaul was expected after the firing of manager Gabe Kapler and selection of Joe Girardi to run the bench.
That overhaul of the roster (which would have included three new starters, several relievers, and two big bats) was, in many ways, unrealistic for the Phillies. It’s not entirely their fault that they couldn’t spend more stupid money this offseason, not because they don’t have the money, but because of the luxury tax.