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Philadelphia Phillies appear to be favorites to land Jake Arrieta

Philadelphia Phillies: Making a case for Ben Lively

Philadelphia Phillies: Gabe Kapler gets it right starting Aaron Nola Opening Day

Philadelphia Phillies: Short-term deal for Arrieta makes most sense

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Philadelphia Phillies: Most Valuable Phillie of the Year

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How does the Carlos Santana signing affect Rhys Hoskins?

CLEVELAND, OH - SEPTEMBER 10: Carlos Santana

Carlos Santana signing could mean end of Tommy Joseph with Phillies

PITTSBURGH, PA - SEPTEMBER 27: Manny Machado

Phillies need to be cautious over bringing big name stars on board

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Phillies trading for Manny Machado seems like long shot for 2018 season

PHILADELPHIA, PA - AUGUST 23: Second baseman Chase Utley

Chase Utley would make for a perfect bench coach with Phillies

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Philadelphia Phillies: What Roy Halladay meant to me

PHILADELPHIA, PA - JUNE 5: Pitcher Roy Halladay

Remembering Roy Halladay: Top 5 moments from former Phillies and Blue Jays ace’s career

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Phillies players, former teammates of Roy Halladay react to devastating news surrounding pitcher on Twitter

PHILADELPHIA, PA - AUGUST 25: Starting pitcher Roy Halladay

Former Phillies pitcher Roy Halladay dies in plane crash

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Philadelphia Phillies: Is Gabe Kapler the next Chip Kelly?

SCOTTSDALE, AZ - FEBRUARY 26: Gabe Kapler

Get to know the Philadelphia Phillies new manager Gabe Kapler

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Phillies fans react on Twitter to possibility of team interviewing Joe Girardi for manager

BOSTON, MA - OCTOBER 09: Manager John Farrell of the Boston Red Sox argues a call in the second inning and is ejected during game four of the American League Division Series against the Houston Astros at Fenway Park on October 9, 2017 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

Former Red Sox manager John Farrell interviewed with Phillies

PHILADELPHIA, PA - MAY 31: The Phillie Phanatic performs in the seventh inning during a game between the Washington Nationals and the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park on May 31, 2016 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Nationals won 5-1. (Photo by Hunter Martin/Getty Images)

Are Phillies leaning towards making Dusty Wathan next manager for 2018 season?

MILWAUKEE, WI - AUGUST 15: Chase Utley

Philadelphia Phillies: Time to think outside the box about manager?

OAKLAND, AZ - JUNE 03: Third base coach Chip Hale

Former Diamondbacks manager Chip Hale interviewed with Phillies

PHILADELPHIA, PA - SEPTEMBER 13: Aaron Nola

Is Mickey Callaway best candidate to be Philadelphia Phillies manager?

BOSTON, MA - OCTOBER 09: Manager John Farrell of the Boston Red Sox argues a call in the second inning and is ejected from game four of the American League Division Series against the Houston Astros at Fenway Park on October 9, 2017 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

Should Philadelphia Phillies pursue John Farrell as 2018 manager?

PHILADELPHIA, PA - SEPTEMBER 13: Aaron Nola

Philadelphia Phillies: Affordable Rotation Options in Free Agency

DETROIT, MI - MAY 25: Larry Bowa

Philadelphia Phillies: Potential replacements for Pete Mackanin

DENVER, CO - AUGUST 04: Manager Pete Mackanin of the Philadelphia Phillies walks back to the dugout after changing pitchers in the seventh inning against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field on August 4, 2017 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)

Philadelphia Phillies generate questions with the removal of Pete Mackanin

DENVER, CO - AUGUST 04: Manager Pete Mackanin of the Philadelphia Phillies walks back to the dugout after changing pitchers in the seventh inning against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field on August 4, 2017 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)

Phillies will not retain manager Pete Mackanin after 2017 season

NEW YORK, NY - SEPTEMBER 06: Nick Williams

Phillies rookie Nick Williams being overlooked as a stable building block