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Phillies: Three things they need to add this offseason

By George Stockburger

PHILADELPHIA, PA - SEPTEMBER 20: Phillies general manager Matt Klentak of the Philadelphia Phillies looks on prior to the game against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Citizens Bank Park on September 20, 2017 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)
PHILADELPHIA, PA - SEPTEMBER 20: Phillies general manager Matt Klentak of the Philadelphia Phillies looks on prior to the game against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Citizens Bank Park on September 20, 2017 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images) /
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CLEVELAND, OH – SEPTEMBER 20: Philadelphia Phillies center fielder Adam Haseley (40) is congratulated by Philadelphia Phillies left fielder Brad Miller (33) after they both scored on the double hit by Philadelphia Phillies infielder Maikel Franco (7) (not pictured) during the fifth inning of the Major League Baseball interleague game between the Philidelphia Phillies and Cleveland Indians on September 20, 2019, at Progressive Field in Cleveland, OH. (Photo by Frank Jansky/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
CLEVELAND, OH – SEPTEMBER 20: Philadelphia Phillies center fielder Adam Haseley (40) is congratulated by Philadelphia Phillies left fielder Brad Miller (33) after they both scored on the double hit by Philadelphia Phillies infielder Maikel Franco (7) (not pictured) during the fifth inning of the Major League Baseball interleague game between the Philidelphia Phillies and Cleveland Indians on September 20, 2019, at Progressive Field in Cleveland, OH. (Photo by Frank Jansky/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /

Depth

It was evident going into the 2019 season that the Phillies were giving some of their young players one more chance to prove they can be quality depth pieces for the franchise going forward. All of those young players (Aaron Altherr, Andrew Knapp, Roman Quinn, Nick Williams) proved they can’t be relied on for a sustained period of time.

Throughout the season Philadelphia added Jay Bruce, Logan Morrison, Phil Gosselin, Brad Miller, and Sean Rodriguez (boo) to the bench, but it wasn’t enough in the long-run.

Bruce is under contract for next season and stands to be the fourth outfielder and power bat off the bench. Miller has been valuable as a utility player and would be a viable option to return with his bamboo next year.

Adam Haseley could play his way into a starting job in center field or be a swing outfielder, able to multiple positions when needed.

Knapp will likely be gone next year leaving a spot for prospect Deivy Grullon to come in behind J.T. Realmuto. If Grullon isn’t ready, the Phillies need to look at adding a catcher in free agency. Jason Castro, Tyler Flowers, Martin Maldonado, and Travis d’Arnaud are potential free agent options.

Martin Prado, Todd Frazier, Freddy Galvis, Wilmer Flores, Jose Iglesias, and Neil Walker are all potential utility players who could join someone like Miller on the bench.

Should the Phillies explore adding another outfielder, Alex Gordon, Jon Jay, Melky Cabrera, Matt Joyce, or Cameron Maybin are options. Much of this will depend on the future of Corey Dickerson, how the organization feels about Haseley, and Odubel Herrera’s status with the club.

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