The Philadelphia Phillies appear to not be phased about possibly exceeding the luxury tax for the first time in franchise history.
Despite nearing the threshold, the club has their eyes set on a top Washington Nationals free-agent for the second consecutive offseason: third baseman Anthony Rendon.
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According to USA Today’s Bob Nightengale, the Phillies are planing to “strongly pursue” the 2019 All-Star, two-time Silver Slugger Award winner and 2019 World Series champion. He writes that while the Phillies would still like to pursue another starting pitcher and relief pitching, Rendon has become their “No.