The Philadelphia Phillies, after securing their second consecutive NL East title, faced a challenging offseason. With nine key players becoming free agents, including MVP runner-up Kyle Schwarber and Gold Glove catcher J.T. Realmuto, the team must navigate free agency. Before the non-tender deadline, the Phillies tendered contracts to seven players, including Alec Bohm and Jesus Luzardo, who will earn around $10.5 million each. The front office now must balance retaining talent and making strategic moves to improve the team, aiming to overcome recent playoff disappointments.

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