Did you find yourself thinking early in November, “boy, would I like the Phillies to sign a starting pitcher this winter?” Well, good news, like-minded friend! The Phillies are free agent righty Zack Wheeler — you may remember him from his time with the Mets — agreed to a five-year deal worth $118 million Wednesday.
Wheeler, 29, was the third-best starting pitching option available after mega-arms Gerrit Cole and Stephen Strasburg, and receives what will likely end up being the third-largest pitching contract given out this offseason.