Philadelphia Phillies: Ranking 25 Boldest Moves in Franchise History

Nothing says “off-season” quite like being bombarded by an onslaught of bizarre and seemingly impossible trade and free agent rumors, only to learn that some of them are actually much more concrete than a simple rumor: they’re real. 

The Philadelphia Phillies know a thing or two about deals that sound so absurd they must be false, but, well, aren’t. Over the last few seasons alone, they haven’t limited themselves to the winter months to strike such a deal. They’ve made big trades during the season, signed big free agents during the winter, and shocked the baseball world with their savvy negotiations.

Simply put, they’ve made some bold moves.

This trend is not new, however. Throughout the history of the Phillies’ franchise, they’ve been making some pretty bold statements. As we sit and ponder the next big transaction, let’s take a look to the past. Here are the boldest transactions in the history of the Phillies: some good, some not so much.

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