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Phillies Shopping 2-Time All-Star At Winter Meetings

Phillies Shopping 2-Time All-Star At Winter Meetings

Summary

The Philadelphia Phillies baseball team is thinking about trading or releasing their player, Nick Castellanos. Phillies' general manager Preston Mattingly mentioned that the team is in talks to give Castellanos a "change of scenery." This could mean he might not finish his contract, which has one year left.

Key Facts

  • The Phillies had a strong regular season with 96 wins but didn’t do well in the playoffs.
  • Nick Castellanos is a two-time All-Star who has been with the Phillies for four seasons.
  • There are trade rumors about Castellanos, and the team is exploring options for him.
  • Phillies general manager, Preston Mattingly, discussed the possibility of trading Castellanos at the winter meetings.
  • Mattingly said it would be good for both Castellanos and the team if he moved to a new team.
  • There is one season remaining on Castellanos's five-year, $100 million contract.

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