NATIONAL HARBOR, Md. -- Phillies general manager Matt Klentak said on Wednesday that the teams with the most successful rebuilds have stuck to their plans.
It is why the Phillies plan to stick to theirs.
It is why they have not been the proverbial "mystery team" this offseason, secretly pursuing a multiyear contract with outfielder Ian Desmond or jumping into the fray to acquire pitchers like Chris Sale or Wade Davis. It is why it is highly improbable the club will trade second baseman Cesar Hernandez, who will not be eligible for free agency until after the 2020 season, for a one-year rental like outfielder J.