For a few moments, forget about Aaron Nola’s initial start to the 2023 season. Think back to happier days, when Nola was the ace you grew to love as he nearly no-hit the eventual champion Houston Astros with a playoff spot on the line. Those were the good times, the times when you wanted Nola to get a contract extension. The difference? He still should get one.
When the news hit Phillies social media on March 25 and likely, your first reaction was guttural.
Dombrowski says that conversations with Nola's camp about a contract extension have been broken off
"We think the world of him, quality pitcher, quality human being, but sometimes you get to this point where you're not able to consummate a deal that both sides feel comfortable"— Alex Coffey (@byalexcoffey) March 25, 2023Naturally, the first instinct was one of despair.