Free Agent options for the Philadelphia Phillies at catcher
Wilson Ramos
As stated earlier, Ramos will be the top catcher on the market and should be the Phillies number one option if they dip into this group of free agents.
Philadelphia can play Ramos whatever he wants over a two or three year deal. Spotrac projects Ramos’ market value to be around $10.8 million, which would make him the fifth-highest paid catcher in the game. He played for $10.5 million last year, but this deal would likely be the biggest of his career no matter where he signs.
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Would the Phillies devote that much money into someone who might play 60% of the season as the team continues to develop Alfaro as their long-term catcher?
Owner John Middleton simply wants to win, and while the chances of Ramos wanting to return after dealing with last year’s collapse probably aren’t fantastic, money talks.
Ramos would likely start four or five games a week and be a middle of the order bat for the Phillies, depending on who else joins the team. He brought energy and optimism to the plate whenever he played and he delivered some clutch hits along the way.
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That’s the kind of bat the Phillies needed last year and will need this year if they want to compete with the Braves.
Ramos returning is likely predicated more on his desire to win and play everyday, neither of which the Phillies can guarantee. However, if he enjoyed his time in Philadelphia, minus the collapse, and the money is right I think there’s a slight chance he considers returning.