Philadelphia Phillies: The Top 5 Players They Should Avoid This Winter

The Phillies have a number of holes on their team and a lot of money to spend this offseason.  They can upgrade through free agency or trades and add multiple players if they choose.  However, in recent seasons they have been pressed tightly against their self-imposed salary cap (the luxury tax threshold) and that’s not likely to change in the near future.

While every significant move they make has long-term ramifications, the ones they make this offseason will likely shape the next few years of Phillies baseball and determine whether or not they return to playoff contention.

The Phillies need an outfielder (or two, or three), a third baseman and bullpen help.  There have already been a lot of names mentioned.  

Here is my take on the top five players the Phillies should avoid at all costs.

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