It’s no secret that the formalization last week of the Tommy John-style operation for Bryce Harper was a blow to the Philadelphia Phillies and their many supporters. After all, in addition to being a generational player, Harper is the heart and soul of his collective. Without him, Philly would never have been National League champions last season.
Certainly his absence will be a headache for the team’s senior management who, one can easily assume, hoped to build the foundation of the 2023 campaign on the momentum of the 2022 playoff performances. , in other words.
So what can be done to ensure that Philadelphia starts its next season on the right foot? A good part of the answer would be the addition of a top shortstop player and the Phillies have everything in their arsenal to lure one via free agency!
Trea Turner would certainly be the ideal candidate
Didi Gregorius left long ago, Jean Segura will not return. In this sense, there is a big hole to fill in the infield. That’s good, because the market for free agents at this position is vast and the team owner is not afraid to pull out the checkbook.
Trea Turner, who is considered not only one of the best in his position, but one of the best players in the league, is available and it’s a safe bet that he would like to be part of a team contender for the great honours. Above all, Bryce Harper and him have been very good friends for a very long time. We bet that the idea of becoming a teammate again (they were brothers in arms with Washington) for the years to come will delight the two men.
The former Dodgers and Nationals could be the driving force on offense and even defensively, waiting for No. 3 to return. He could be the inspiration for his new teammates until the child miracle returns.
Speaking of Bryce Harper’s return, unless there are complications, he should hit the pitch again in 2023. According to the information announced by Jon Morosi, Harper could again wear his team’s game uniform around May 1, yes yes .
At first, of course, it will only be as a designated hitter and, later, he will return to his position in the field. If all goes well, we are therefore talking about a potential return to action in the first half of the calendar.
- Michael Conforto in Seattle?
- Adley Rutschman is dominant.
- Mets DH position: an inside candidate should do the job.
- What does that mean?
- Shohei Ohtani is the DH of the year.
