Phillies President Dave Dombrowski is taking a nonchalant approach to the offseason, stating that he believes the team has found contentment with its current roster. The loss of highly touted free agent Bo Bichette was a significant blow, but Dombrowski acknowledged it as "a gut punch" before quickly moving on.
The Phillies did manage to re-sign veteran catcher J.T. Realmuto for another three years, ensuring that the core of the team remains intact from 2023 onwards. The decision has raised eyebrows, particularly given the Mets' aggressive pursuit of Bichette and their more lucrative offer. However, Dombrowski remains steadfast in his optimism about the team's prospects.
While it is uncertain whether the Phillies will pursue other notable free agents like Cody Bellinger or Framber Valdez, it seems increasingly likely that they will stick with a similar roster to last year. The re-signing of Kyle Schwarber and the addition of Adolis García in right field have helped to bolster the lineup, but concerns remain about the team's age and overall competitiveness.
The Phillies are also banking on prospect Justin Crawford to shake things up in the outfield, although his lack of experience is a significant unknown factor. For Dombrowski, the key remains finding ways to improve the roster without breaking the bank or disrupting the established chemistry within the clubhouse.
As Dombrowski aptly put it, "We have a good club, I like our club." While the team's past postseason disappointments cannot be ignored, there is certainly reason for optimism. The question now is whether this roster will finally reach its full potential, and whether Dombrowski's faith in his current team will prove to be justified come spring training.
The Phillies did manage to re-sign veteran catcher J.T. Realmuto for another three years, ensuring that the core of the team remains intact from 2023 onwards. The decision has raised eyebrows, particularly given the Mets' aggressive pursuit of Bichette and their more lucrative offer. However, Dombrowski remains steadfast in his optimism about the team's prospects.
While it is uncertain whether the Phillies will pursue other notable free agents like Cody Bellinger or Framber Valdez, it seems increasingly likely that they will stick with a similar roster to last year. The re-signing of Kyle Schwarber and the addition of Adolis García in right field have helped to bolster the lineup, but concerns remain about the team's age and overall competitiveness.
The Phillies are also banking on prospect Justin Crawford to shake things up in the outfield, although his lack of experience is a significant unknown factor. For Dombrowski, the key remains finding ways to improve the roster without breaking the bank or disrupting the established chemistry within the clubhouse.
As Dombrowski aptly put it, "We have a good club, I like our club." While the team's past postseason disappointments cannot be ignored, there is certainly reason for optimism. The question now is whether this roster will finally reach its full potential, and whether Dombrowski's faith in his current team will prove to be justified come spring training.
. I mean, losing Bichette was a big blow and signing Realmuto for 3 more years might have been a stretch 
. The re-signing of Schwarber and García is nice, but the lineup's age is still a concern 
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. I'm not counting on the Phillies making a deep playoff run this year, but hey, you never know 
. Maybe they'll surprise us and become the team everyone thought they'd be 
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, and last year was all just hype. The Bichette loss stings, but re-signing J.T. Realmuto is decent, idk what to make of it tho 
. They're basically saying they're good enough with the same old crew... I'm not convinced 
. Maybe Cody Bellinger or Framber Valdez would've been a game changer tho 
But it's weird that Dombrowski isn't being more aggressive in pursuit of top-tier free agents. The Mets are out there trying to snag Bichette and they're throwing around some serious cash 
... but the Phillies are just chillin' like Dave Dombrowski 
... but at what cost? Are they gonna be able to stay healthy enough to contribute all season?
. I mean, the Mets are offering like, double what they're paying him and he's gonna choose Philly? 
It seems like Dombrowski just wants to keep things comfy at the expense of actually competing for a championship.
... on one hand you gotta respect Dave Dombrowski's confidence in the roster, they did have a solid year last season and re-signing J.T. Realmuto is definitely a big plus 
. but at the same time it feels like they're being kinda quiet about their plans for the offseason, which can be a bit concerning... I mean, no big-name free agents in sight, that's just gonna raise some eyebrows 
. and what's up with Kyle Schwarber and Adolis García not getting any love? shouldn't they have been part of the conversation? 
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. probs just a case of "we have a good club" mentality 
, which can either work out or blow up in their face 
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I mean, he was a beast on the field! But at the same time, J.T. Realmuto is still gonna bring that sauce behind the plate and it's cool that Dombrowski believes in his current squad 
their lack of spending on big-name free agents is gonna hurt 'em in the long run imo 
. The Mets were way more aggressive with their offer, and it seems like the Phillies are just playing it safe now 
. And what's up with all the hype around Justin Crawford? He's a prospect, but has anyone even seen him play? 
. Then, re-signing J.T. Realmuto for 3 more years is just a lot of money 
. I mean, what about Cody Bellinger or Framber Valdez? Where are those guys? 
back in '97. "Good enough" was always good enough, you know? 
and now theyre relying on some rookie from the minors justin crawford 
to save the day lol what if hes not even good enough? 
anyway i do think j.t. realmuto is a great signing tho he's such a pro and im glad they kept him