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Phillies Rumors: 3 moves Dave Dombrowski needs make to keep up with Mets

By Tim Boyle

PHILADELPHIA, PA - AUGUST 20: Starling Marte #6 of the New York Mets scores on an RBI triple by Francisco Lindor #12 as pitcher Zack Wheeler #45 of the Philadelphia Phillies backs up the play during the sixth inning of game one of a double header at Citizens Bank Park on August 20, 2022 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Mets defeated the Phillies 8-2. (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images)
PHILADELPHIA, PA - AUGUST 20: Starling Marte #6 of the New York Mets scores on an RBI triple by Francisco Lindor #12 as pitcher Zack Wheeler #45 of the Philadelphia Phillies backs up the play during the sixth inning of game one of a double header at Citizens Bank Park on August 20, 2022 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Mets defeated the Phillies 8-2. (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images) /
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Philadelphia Phillies moves to keep up with the New York Mets
The Philadelphia Phillies need to win any battle against the New York Mets in the free agent relief pitcher market. (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images) /

3. Phillies can keep up with the Mets by signing every relief pitcher New York needs

The Mets have been busy. Their starting lineup has yet to change and the bullpen looks unfurnished. The Phillies can get away without making a Devers splash and instead focus on paying every reliever they can in free agency. This could force the Mets to get especially creative in finding solutions.

Pitchers like Andrew Chafin, Adam Ottavino, and Taylor Rogers are matches for both clubs. The Phillies won’t end up with all of them. Signing Ottavino and one of the two others would be a step in the right direction.

These two NL East rivals have already swapped a couple of players this offseason. Walker went to Philadelphia and David Robertson went north to Queens. As the Atlanta Braves sit silently and enjoy the praise they receive for locking up all of their young players early, the Phillies and Mets are actively seeking out improvements. We know this roster needs them. The bullpen is one aspect they cannot ignore.

One of the largest roster concerns for the Phillies right now is the state of the bullpen. They have signed Matt Strahm to start things off. Philadelphia needs much more.

There probably won’t be any major bidding war between these two at this point for a free agent other than a bullpen arm. Dombrowski should strike now or prepare to look up and see orange and blue all year in 2023.

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