While it seems unlikely that GM Matt Klentak would completely flip the course for the Phillies, he can still flex some extra money this offseason, and chase some of the higher regarded buy-low candidates in free agency.
Let’s focus on the bullpen. Which finished third worst in baseball with a 5.05 ERA.
Left Handed Trainwreck
The role of lefty specialist was a disaster for the Phillies in 2016. Not counting Bret Oberholtzer (had 4.83 ERA, but used as long man) – Phillies left handed relievers (Elvis Araujo, Daniel Stumpf, James Russell, Patrick Schuster) combined for a staggering 9.