Philadelphia Phillies: Crossroads of 2018-2019
By Tal Venada
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When the Phillies reach mathematical elimination, Klentak will have some major decision-making. Not only does he have to determine who stays and who goes, but the GM also has the direction he wants the organization to head in.
In ’19, Arrieta at $25 million and Santana at $17 million will return to the rotation and first base respectively. Those two veterans, the other starters and the young regulars will be back. Of course, a major free-agent signing could also occur.
Regarding the acquired pieces in the second half, most won’t re-up. To illustrate, Wilson Ramos is injury-prone and would block Jorge Alfaro. No, the rookie will have time next summer to improve. But will it be enough to avoid needing another Ramos next July?
While Scott Kingery and Nick Williams will be here next April, Justin Bour is a man without a position. So, you can anticipate Bour trade rumors because he can’t be a free agent until after the 2020 campaign.
"ONLY YOU: “I always have on my mind the thought that next year I must do something greater, something more wonderful.” – Harry Houdini"
The hot stove league is now especially inviting, but the final games of ’18 may offer clues for the next 162. For now, though, what do the red pinstripes need to maximize their confidence level as 2018’s team blends into 2019’s? A winning streak!
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