Phillies 2026 Spring Training Discussion

[zambonir]

Moore could just use this as leverage to get a bigger AAA salary. He would also get $100K automaticallly though I think him triggering the opt-out might close that off already (and, in fact, maybe it requires the Phillies to either DFA him or put him on the 40, no other negotiated option).

But they could also just put him on the 40 and DFA him in a week. If there's really another team out there ready to give him a spot, good for him.

It seems like what the Phillies like about Moore over De La Cruz is he can play the infield, but so can Kemp.

[andyb]

The Nationals have an Athletic beat reporter finally and his newest roster projection has Griff McGarry returning to the Phillies. They never tried him seriously as a starter and he just has had control issues coming out of the bullpen. We will see if this holds of course. McGarry does need more work and success out of the bullpen but one could also see him as a second half option for us at some point.

[dcsman]

I’m not sure where to put this but apparently Harry the K’s is out at CBP as is Shake Shack.

I’m really finding the monetization of the ballpark to be disgusting.

[Philsmania]

I’m not sure where to put this but apparently Harry the K’s is out at CBP as is Shake Shack.

I’m really finding the monetization of the ballpark to be disgusting.

Never was impressed with Harry the K's. Went there once when the ballpark opened in 2004, never found it worthwhile to return to.

[fish]

Bowlan was throwing a real nasty changeup today- a lot of drop and fade. I didn’t know he had that but it’s a real separator especially when he’s inconsistent with his slider.

[zambonir]

Yeah "Harry the K's" never felt like a real honor but the new corporate name is still weak, and they could have just had a the sponsor add their brand to the existing name! It was no different than any other place to buy beer or alcohol.

I'm a huge Shake Shack fan and they are quite good at delivering a quality product via Aramark but it's not like they are a local small business (neither is what's replacing them, of course). A New York business, in fact!

[David_Criss]

https://x.com/kileymcd/status/2035351881938006484
Crawford officially makes the team

Kiley McDaniel
@kileymcd
CF Justin Crawford has been told he’s made the Phillies Opening Day roster, per source.

Crawford is the 69th-ranked prospect in the sport on my latest top 100:

[Ryles]

I agree. Harry the K's never seemed like a special sports bar with a Harry vibe. It was just another bar/beer stand. Shake Shack was good but NY-base never felt right.

[Philsmania]

I like Shake Shack but, yeah, they are totally NY. They were at CitiField well before they were at CBP..

I miss the Schmitter. A lot of the local culinary and imbibement flavor--especially the local craft beers--has faded away through the years.

[Callison]

Crawford rising to the moment to earn it. Not intimidated. Nice triple off Tarik, too. Hellacious ST. Among MLB's elite speedsters. A Phils OF who can hit! Go on, Justin!

[kmc1019]

Really enjoying the prospect game versus the Blue Jays that is on TV now. Escobar and Reyes with home runs in the first inning. Wood, Obermueller, and especially McFarlane looking impressive on the mound.

[fish]

Really enjoying the prospect game versus the Blue Jays that is on TV now. Escobar and Reyes with home runs in the first inning. Wood, Obermueller, and especially McFarlane looking impressive on the mound.

Wood’s fastball was really good but his breaking balls didn’t have a lot of depth to miss bats today. Of the new college arms, Obermueller, Bowker and Youngerman were mostly 92-94 without any improvement in stuff year over year. I could see where Bowker could have Woo-like stuff if he can add 2-3 mph. Walter’s definitely was the most impressive at 97 with a nasty slider. Bowen matched him at 97-98, but not as good a breaking ball.

[zambonir]

Phillies Acquire Carter Kieboom From Guardians

[zambonir]

They are keeping Moore, for now

https://www.mlb.com/phillies/news/dylan-moore-justin-crawford-to-make-phillies-roster

[zambonir]

Phillies have ripped up Cristopher Sánchez’s contract and agreed to a new six-year deal from 2027 to 2032 with a club option for 2033. More to come.

— Matt Gelb ( @mattgelb.bsky.social ) March 22, 2026 at 8:47 AM

The new contract guarantees Cristopher Sánchez $107 million through 2032, including his $3.5 million salary in 2026, according to a league source.

— Matt Gelb ( @mattgelb.bsky.social ) March 22, 2026 at 8:56 AM

[Florida_Sunshine]

Funny, just yesterday I was thinking of how much value we are getting from Sanchez and wondered if he would be happy with his contract and whether or not the Phillies should redo his contract and get more term.

This seems like an underpay. But since some of these years would be arbitration years, that makes up for some of the valuation.

Edit: 3 of the 6 years of his new contract would have been arbitration years.

[phillychuck]

Is this our current roster guess?

Realmuto
Marchan
Harper
Stott
Turner
Bohm
Sosa
Moore
Marsh
Crawford
Garcia
Kemp
Schwarber

Sanchez
Wheeler (DL?)
Nola
Walker
Luzardo
Painter

Duran
Keller
Alvarado
Kerkering (DL?)
Banks
Bowlan
Backhus
Mayza
Pop? (depending on DL situation)
McCambley (must make the roster or is lost)

[zambonir]

Phillies already had the options on him in 2029 and 2030. This tacks on two more years plus a new (and, I gather, cheap) club option for 2033 but I would say the team is taking a bigger risk guaranteeing him $30 million each for his age 34 and 35 seasons, more than Sanchez is risking leaving money on the table as a UFA at 33. And obviously we already know he values security and stability compared to a Boras client.

This seems related to the CBA too. Should a cap/floor system go into place existing deals are expected to be grandfathered somehow. A new contract for Sanchez in 2029 or 2030 or 2031 wouldn't have been. That's good for him too.

[zambonir]

Dylan Moore and Tim Mayza have made the Phillies.

They returned Rule 5 pick Zach McCambley to the Miami Marlins. Phillies are also expecting to receive Griff McGarry, who was Rule 5ed, back from Washington Nationals.

— Matt Gelb (@mattgelb.bsky.social) March 22, 2026 at 9:30 AM

Gelb has also said he thinks Backhus makes the team, though he's the only guy with options (Pop would have to be DFAed, Bowlan too).

[flyers19rw]

with Bryan De La Cruz hitting as he did in ST and coming off of a good winter ball season, I would have liked to seen him make the club. RH bat with pop and a good corner Ofer. IMO, he offers more to the club than Moore.