Is Phillies Kyle Schwarber Worth the Lofty Asking Price?

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00:00Is Phillies' Kyle Schwarber worth the lofty asking price?

00:04The Phillies, once more, packed up early in October.

00:08Four games.

00:09That's all it took for the reigning champs, the Los Angeles Dodgers,

00:12to slam the postseason door shut on Philadelphia's 2025 dreams.

00:18And now, as the dust settles and the sting of another missed opportunity starts to fade,

00:23or not, everyone's asking the same question, what happens next?

00:27At the center is Kyle Schwarber, who dominated the regular season with 56 homers,

00:32just too shy of Ryan Howard's franchise record, and 132 RBIs, playing all 162 games.

00:39However, his postseason struggles continue.

00:43Despite two home runs in Game 3, he batted just .188, with eight strikeouts and 18 plate appearances,

00:50continuing a trend from 2024 when he hit .125 against the Mets in the NLDS.

00:55Now comes the tricky part.

00:58Contract talks.

01:00Schwarber, turning 33 in March, reportedly seeks a five-year deal worth $25 to $30 million per year,

01:08despite not playing the field, which is a steep ask.

01:12Still, the Phillies reportedly won't be outbid, with Bob Nightingale confirming the team values him highly.

01:19Fans and teammates admire Schwarber, and he's regarded as a key clubhouse leader.

01:24Yet postseason struggles, age, and the high price tag create a challenging situation for the front office.

01:31On the other hand, the Phillies have no ready replacement for Schwarber.

01:36In four seasons, he's delivered 187 home runs, 434 RBIs, and an 856 OPS, elite production.

01:45A discount might be possible, given his and the city's mutual affection.

01:51Either way, the Phillies face a crossroads.

01:53Re-sign their slugger and hope for postseason success,

01:57or take a gamble on finding a new power hitter elsewhere.

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