Fans and analysts knew the Phillies were going to be aggressive going into the 2019 season. Some expected a completely different lineup going into opening day with players such as Cesar Hernandez, Maikel Franco, Odubel Herrera, and Carlos Santana on the trade block.
General Manager Matt Klentak had a lot of pressure thrown on him early with owner John Middleton’s “stupid money” comments. Those comments added with superstars being available in free agency and the fan’s expectations to turn over the roster made Klentak’s job even tougher than anticipated.
In his fourth offseason with the Phillies Klentak has made an array of moves both in free agency and on the trade market.