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Phillies: Four reasons they should pass on Manny Machado

By Trent Redman

LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 26: Manny Machado #8 of the Los Angeles Dodgers takes batting practice prior to Game Three of the 2018 World Series against the Boston Red Sox at Dodger Stadium on October 26, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 26: Manny Machado #8 of the Los Angeles Dodgers takes batting practice prior to Game Three of the 2018 World Series against the Boston Red Sox at Dodger Stadium on October 26, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images) /
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ANAHEIM, CA – SEPTEMBER 25: Mike Trout #27 of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim looks on prior to a game against the Texas Rangers at Angel Stadium on September 25, 2018 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images) /

Future cash considerations

This is when spending smart comes into play. By spending heavy now because the money is there, the Phillies could be potentially shorting themselves in the future with upcoming free agent classes.

Boston Red Sox right fielder Mookie Betts becomes a free agent in 2020, no way do I feel the Red Sox will let him walk, but I said the same thing about Harper two years ago so stranger things can happen.

Arguably the best player in baseball, Philadelphia area native, Angels center fielder, Mike Trout becomes a free agent in 2020. I feel it’s almost guaranteed that the Phillies will take a heavy run at Trout.

Being from the area, an Eagles season ticket holder, and having the ability to play in front of friends and family regularly, the sales pitch is already set.

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Fransisco Lindor, 25, who plays shortstop for the Cleveland Indians, is eligible in 2021.

If the Phillies front office feels the need to boost up the infield, Lindor would be the top candidate, as he will be for the majority of MLB teams.

You can’t forget that the Phillies will have to pay Aaron Nola and Rhys Hoskins in the not so distant future. Nola has two more years of arbitration eligibility after 2019, while Hoskins is under team control through the 2023 season.

Jean Segura is making at least $60 million over the next four seasons plus a $17 million option in five years.

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