Over the last decade, the Phillies haven’t been shy when it comes to splashing some cash in the open market. Beginning with the signing of Cliff Lee in 2011 to bring him back to Philly, and concluding with the $330 million dollar contract awarded to Bryce Harper last offseason, the Phillies front office has long looked to free agents to help bolster their roster.
While many will argue the Lee deal was one of the best signings in franchise history, and the Harper mega-contract appears to be working out great thus far, the Phillies haven’t always been so fortunate.