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Charlie Morton Signing with the Braves
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Let’s check in the Phillies.
They just brought in a new pitching coach but need to replace General Manager Matt Klentak, who is shifting into a different role or whatever for this season. They couldn’t get J.T. Realmuto signed to a long-term deal and he’s now a free agent.
Tuesday, we’ve now got a quality free agent pitcher going to a division rival:
BREAKING: Charlie Morton has agreed to terms on a one-year, $15 million deal with the Braves. The deal was negotiated by Andrew Lowenthal and BB Abbott of Jet Sports. It’s the largest free agent contract so far this offseason.
— Mark Feinsand (@Feinsand) November 24, 2020
Add Morton to a rotation that already includes Max Fried, Mike Soroka, and Ian Anderson.
It’s less about the Phillies not making an attempt to sign a guy they once traded for, and it’s more about what’s happening elsewhere in the division. The Mets look like a rejuvenated contender under new owner Steve Cohen. The Braves are really damn good. The Marlins and Nationals don’t exactly stink. The Phils need to figure out what they’re doing and do it, or else another third place finish looks likely.
Kevin has been writing about Philadelphia sports since 2009. He spent seven years in the CBS 3 sports department and started with the Union during the team's 2010 inaugural season. He went to the academic powerhouses of Boyertown High School and West Virginia University. email - k.kinkead@sportradar.com