Coming off a 2018 season in which the team contended for the National League East title before a late swoon, Philadelphia Phillies owner John Middleton said he is ready to spend big in free agency.
"We're going into this expecting to spend money," Middleton told USA Today Sports this week. "and maybe even be a little bit stupid about it."
Middleton wouldn't address specific high-profile stars who will be available such as Bryce Harper and Manny Machado -- "I don't know who you're referring to," Middleton jokingly told the newspaper -- but said the Phillies will be spenders this offseason.