The Philadelphia Phillies are arguably one of the best teams in baseball this season, but that shouldn’t stop them from pursuing top stars. With their MVP candidate DH Kyle Schwarber also possibly being a free agent, they may need to look for a replacement bat.
Fansided’s Jake Elman believes they could get another big fish, as he predicts the Phillies could be a top landing spot for five-time All-Star New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso.
“Considering Bryce Harper’s presence at first base, the Phillies might seem like an odd option, but what happens if Kyle Schwarber doesn’t return to Philadelphia? Not only is the combination of Alonso and Harper frightening to imagine, but one could easily slot into a full-time designated hitter role. Alternatively, the Phillies could theoretically alternate the two, much like the Yankees do with Aaron Judge and Giancarlo Stanton,” Elman wrote.
This season, Alonso has hit .270/.344/.520/.865 and 36 homers, along with 119 RBI. While it’s nowhere near the production Schwarber’s been doing, it would still be amazing. And, if the Phillies keep Schwarber, having Harper, Schwarber, and Alonso be the heart of the order would be insane.
The only thing keeping that from happening is money. As long as the Phillies’ front office is willing to kick up the cash, it could happen. Otherwise, they have to decide to either keep what they got, or move on from Schwarber and onto Alonso.
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