The Philadelphia Phillies disappointing 2021 season ended nearly one month ago, and once the World Series comes to an end, the offseason will be in full swing.
Much of the talk around the Phillies revolves around the ever-present question of how much ownership is willing to spend in order to improve a team with so many clear holes. The team has been busy over the last four offseasons, handing out big contracts to players such as Jake Arrieta, Carlos Santana, Bryce Harper, Zack Wheeler and J.T. Realmuto. But, despite all of this, the team has failed to reach the postseason since 2011.