With free agency in full gear, Phillies General Manager Ruben Amaro, Jr. has already made a quick splash, signing former Boston Red Sox closer Jonathan Papelbon to a $50 million deal over four years. If Amaro had his way, I’m positive he’d make even more big signings. But with hefty commitments and only so many roster spots to go around, Amaro becomes handcuffed.
There are still tremendous free agents on the market that Amaro would love to sign but has virtually no chance at.