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Phillies can be stupid about money, but not years

An offseason predicted to be full of splashes has been disappointing for many Phillies fans early on. While the team has been connected to the biggest free agents available they’ve struck out more than they’ve hit on players.

Many projected the Phillies to land multiple free agents after owner John Middleton said the team might be a little stupid about how they spend money. Those comments put a ton of pressure on general manager Matt Klentak in an offseason the team and fanbase have been targeting for years.

After failing to sign pitchers Patrick Corbin and J.