"The Phillies have been the National League’s best team but aren’t resting on their laurels. They’re looking to improve their overall outfield and have interest in... Tommy Pham... It’s believed they could also add a reliever.", is almost certainly going to be traded. The right-hander didn't find a deal until late in the offseason, which came as a surprise to many.
He's been a bit controversial at points throughout his career. There's no doubt that guys would want him in the locker room, as he's a competitor and wants to win. But he did slap Joc Pederson in 2022 and has made comments to fans in the past. Saying things to fans isn't unheard of, as many get too comfortable with players and say things they have no business saying.
Slapping Pederson definitely wasn't the right thing to do, especially over a fantasy football league dispute.His 11-year big league career has seen him produce in many different situations, and his 2024 season is right up there for another productive season. He's currently slashing .280/.331/.402 with an OPS + of 109.beat Philadelphia in the NLCS last season.and the front office.
The White Sox need any and all young talent they can find, so perhaps the asking price is high, but someone his age and on his contract shouldn't require moving one of the better prospects in the system.Jon Conahan has been covering all major sports since 2019. He is a 2022 graduate of the Bellisario School of Journalism at Penn State University and previously played D1 baseball.