Philadelphia Phillies 2024-2025 OffSeason Thread

[Retroram52]

Bryce is approaching the downside of his career. Maybe it is time to move along from him and pick-up Alonso.

 

[TheSnowdog]

I still believe that Harper has some juice in him

Preston Mattingly is the new GM now
Maybe someone should tell him that you don’t acquire free agents by osmosis

 

[Cedrique]

It's funny how a lot of these trade "ideas" you see out there make it sound like it would be great to trade Alec Bohm, but most of them don't say who would play third base. It seems like you need someone out there or the other team would get a lot of hits.

 

[TheSnowdog]

Philadelphia Phillies Add Three Veterans on Minor League Deals

The Philadelphia Phillies added a couple of MLB veteran pitchers and a utility infielder on minor league deals on Monday.

973espn.com

 

[Cedrique]

Max Kepler, Philadelphia Phillies reportedly agree to 1-year deal

Max Kepler, a Berlin, Germany, native has spent the past 10 years with the Minnesota Twins.

www.cbsnews.com

Interesting

 

[Retroram52]

I am not sure if the Kepler potential signing is a good thing or more dumpster diving in disguise.

 

[Retroram52]

Doesn't make much sense to add an outfielder who is weak against Lefty pitchers and to add to Marsh and Castellanos, the latter who is also weak against Lefties. I don't consider this addition to be much good except to fill an offensive need but not to completely fill the outfield defensive need.

Phillies fill outfield hole with Kepler but still have work to do

The Phillies addressed a major offseason need by reportedly agreeing to a one-year deal with lefty-hitting Max Kepler, but there is still work to do in the outfield.

www.yahoo.com

 

[Cedrique]

Phillies not expected to make any more high-profile signings

The Philadelphia Phillies are reportedly out on Roki Sasaki and, according to Bob Nightengale, aren't expected to make earth-shattering moves

empiresportsmedia.com

"This isn’t to say that the Phillies will be fully out of the market. They could still entertain the possibility of trading for starting pitching or bullpen help, and of course, if they find a good opportunity, they will likely move third baseman Alec Bohm, too."

WTF, "of course???" That makes no sense. Is Mike Schmidt coming out of retirement? Are they gonna suddenly make Edmundo Sosa an everyday starting third baseman? What am I missing?

 

[TheSnowdog]

I am not sure if the Kepler potential signing is a good thing or more dumpster diving in disguise.

So far all I’ve seen out of the Phillies front office is dumpster diving and that looks like all the fans are going to see

I guess the front office feels that their team is good enough to win the whole thing

 

[Retroram52]

I agree Snowdog. The FO of this storied franchise has done little and signing Kepler is probably going to be a dumpster dive move while they are actually considering giving Harper his wanted extension when his production has slowly been declining.

 

[TheSnowdog]

Phils acquire lefty Luzardo in trade with Marlins

The Phillies have added to their starting rotation by acquiring left-hander Jesus Luzardo from the Marlins.

www.espn.com

 

[Retroram52]

Except for the minor leaguer swaps, getting this guy (Luzardo) is a dumpster dive move with an ERA of 5.00. WTH? Doesn't do much for our closing staff.

 

[Retroram52]

Some peeps think this guy was a good addition.

Phillies pick up potentially huge rotation addition in trade for Luzardo

The Phillies needed another starting pitcher and on Sunday morning acquired lefty Jesus Luzardo, who is much more than a No. 5.

www.yahoo.com

 

[Sparhawk]

Except for the minor leaguer swaps, getting this guy (Luzardo) is a dumpster dive move with an ERA of 5.00. WTH? Doesn't do much for our closing staff.

He was injured in 2024.
How did he do the previous two years?

 

[TheSnowdog]

I keep hearing Crawford’s name as part of trades and I’m 100% against that

The kid could be a major player

As per this article he is improving offensively

Phillies could use him especially since the alternative is “Cookie crumbles” Rojas

Philadelphia Phillies Top Prospect Finally Showing More Than Just Speed

The Philadelphia Phillies aren't known for their farm system, but that doesn't mean they don't have future stars waiting in the wings. Outfielder Justin Crawfor

www.si.com

 

[Retroram52]

I am still trying to understand why the Phillies can't bring themselves to get a top tier Pitcher and find better closers even through their developing farm system.