The Philadelphia Phillies are on the verge of what will be an important offseason. They have some key contributors who are set to hit the open market in free agency.
Philadelphia is at risk of losing J.T. Realmuto, Ranger Suarez, Harrison Bader, and Kyle Schwarber, just to name a few. All four played big roles in the club reaching the postseason, and the front office would love for them to return.
However, that will be a tough ask. Just to retain one or two of those players, it will cost the club well over $100 million.
Phillies predicted to be one of the top spenders this winter
Bleacher Report's Kerry Miller predicts the Phillies to be one of the most active teams during the upcoming free agency period. And this all starts with the focus on retaining Kyle Schwarber.
"Though he'll be 33 by Opening Day, he's almost certainly going to command nine figures by himself," said Miller.
Schwarber is well on his way to a $100 million contract for what he has done, especially this past season. After Schwarber, the attention turns to retaining Realmuito and Bader.
"J.T. Realmuto and Harrison Bader are also critical pieces of the puzzle that they'll be looking to bring back. While they won't cost anywhere near what Schwarber will, re-upping for two more years with their primary catcher and center fielder would cost somewhere in the vicinity of $50 million-$60 million."
Miller goes on to argue the likelihood of Ranger Suarez being retained with Andrew Painter waiting in the wings. Even without Suarez, Philadelphia will have to spend massively if it wants to keep part of its core.
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