Paul and Matt pour some eggnog and recap the Winter Meetings, balancing patience and disappointment with the Phillies' offseason so far, and wonder what could have been with Garrett Crochet. For more, visit www.patreon.com/PhilliesTherapy

Countering the Mets' massive Juan Soto splash, the Phillies turn to the upside play at the Winter Meetings and add former Blue Jays closer Jordan Romano. The moves have only just begin.

And so the wait continues. Paul (with an assist from his 3-month-old co-host) and Matt don't have any Phillies moves to discuss yet, but the market is slowly forming around the team. Plus, the level of attention the bullpen needs, and whether Jeff Hoffman prioritizes starting over relieving in the end.

The contract tender deadline passed with few surprises on the Phillies front. The Phillies could potentially stand to improve at backup catcher, so Garrett Stubbs's spot in the mix deserves a little context. Plus, the downstream Phils impacts of the Reds and Royals making a trade.

Paul and Matt dig in a bit deeper on Andrew Painter scenarios, some names to watch as Rule 5 protection lists come due, and the loss of Brian Kaplan to the Diamondbacks' coaching staff.

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The Phillies are fielding trade interest in some of their Major League players. Which ones? How many would it be sensible to trade away, and what kinds of returns should the Phillies seek or expect? Plus, a bit more on the influx of cash from new ownership partners, what to make of it, and where it's likely to be put to use. Paul and Matt have you covered.

Will the Phillies pursue Juan Soto? Who should the Phillies add to replace Juan Soto in the bullpen? How many innings will Juan Soto pitch as the 5th starter? Is there a limit to how much Juan Soto can spend to add free agents? Finally, Juan Soto. Paul and Matt discuss the offseason at the outset of the GM meetings in Texas, where the Phillies have some decisions to make as they prepare to lay the groundwork to court a new superstar; failing that, what else could they reasonably do to shore up the outfield, bullpen, and bench?

President of Baseball Operations Dave Dombrowski and Manager Rob Thomson held their annual postseason media availability this week, offering few concrete details on the offseason ahead but nevertheless shining some light on possible paths forward. Paul and Matt get into the nitty-gritty.

Paul and Matt host a solemn gathering to eulogize the disappointing 2024 Phillies and their abbreviated playoff run, then take a (very early) look ahead to what the '24-'25 offseason may bring. Who stays? Who goes? Does this core have another strong run in them? The wounds are fresh, but Paul and Matt talk them through while getting stitched up.

Did you expect anything less? The Phillies and Mets have played two wild games to start their Division Series matchup, and it all boils down to a series tied at 1; a best 2-of-3. After a waste of Zack Wheeler's brilliance in Game 1, the Phils showed up with an instant classic in Game 2. Paul and Matt revisit the moments, the pitching concerns, the interesting message sent via an Alec Bohm benching, and the heroics of Bryce Harper and Nick Castellanos.