The Philadelphia Phillies decided to keep one of their most promising pitchers recently when they signed Aaron Nola to a seven-year deal reportedly worth upwards of $172 million.
Nola turned down more money to stay with the Phillies, in the city he called the “most comfortable place for him.” Star slugger Bryce Harper has also reportedly been in contact with the team about a new contract extension, a strange proposition considering the length of his current deal.
The Phillies are coming off of a 4-3 National League Championship series loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks last season.