Phillies $145M US down on 2020 season

PHILADELPHIA — The Philadelphia Phillies’ lost $145 million US during the pandemic-shortened 2020 season, according to a source.

The Phillies are searching for a general manager to replace Matt Klentak and face important decisions regarding catcher J.T. Realmuto and shortstop Didi Gregorius. Both players are free agents. Phillies managing partner John Middleton said last month the league’s economic climate will affect the team’s ability to spend money in the off-season. The Phillies signed Bryce Harper to a $330-million, 13-year deal in 2019.

Philadelphia finished 28-32 last season, one game shy of ending a nine-year post-season drought. They haven’t had a winning season since taking five straight division titles, two pennants and one World Series between 2007-11.