Philadelphia Phillies: 3 New Year’s resolutions for the 2021 season

Sep 26, 2020; St. Petersburg, Florida, USA; Philadelphia Phillies designated hitter Bryce Harper (3) celebrates after hitting a one-run single during the seventh inning of a game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field. Mandatory Credit: Mary Holt-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 26, 2020; St. Petersburg, Florida, USA; Philadelphia Phillies designated hitter Bryce Harper (3) celebrates after hitting a one-run single during the seventh inning of a game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field. Mandatory Credit: Mary Holt-USA TODAY Sports /
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Some New Year’s resolutions for the Philadelphia Phillies.

With 2020 now officially over (thank God), it’s time to turn a page onto the new year. With everyone around the world making some “New Year’s resolutions”, sports teams should be no different. Coming off a pretty underwhelming 2020 campaign, the Philadelphia Phillies are undoubtedly a sports organization that needs to employ some new thought processes moving forward.

Whether it’s specific roster changes or philosophical shifts, here are three resolutions the Phils should explore in 2021:

To start acting like a big market team.

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The number one resolution for the Philadelphia Phillies: start acting like a big market baseball team.

Whether owner John Middleton wants to admit it or not, the Phillies are a freakin’ cash cow. The organization is worth a few billion dollars, and a guy like Bryce Harper sells a ridiculous amount of jerseys. Once fans are allowed back into the stands, Citizens Bank Park will undoubtedly be filled to the brim most nights as well.

The Phillies have the power to use their financial might to generate success. Just like the Yankees, the Phils could easily splash on top-end free agents year after year. Landing guys like Harper and Zack Wheeler is a step in the right direction, but there’s still more that could be done in terms of constructing a championship caliber roster.

Money doesn’t always equal success in baseball, but it definitely doesn’t hurt. The Phillies are one of the few teams in baseball who should never have to worry about their payroll – they need to start acting like it.