Phillies' 2023 NL Playoffs WC Game #1: 10/03/23 Marlins(0-0) @ Phillies(0-0) - 8:08pm

[Captain Obvious]

Death, taxes and Kimbrel putting a man on

[Christopher]

Not a fan of starting Pache - rather take my chances with Marsh

Hopefully Pache will get a big hit tonight and I'll have egg on my face, but he was dreadful in Sept

We're all happy to have egg on our face.

[Captain Obvious]

Everyone breathe now... Jesus God this man never makes it easy.

[BelmontShore]

Game 1 win.

Strong effort.

[wrench248]

Hoping for good Nola tomorrow

[Christopher]

This got no interest in the other thread, so I'm putting it here and adding $10M. Never want this guy leaving....

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I think the Phillies should approach Wheeler this winter about a big-money three-year extension for 2025, 2026, 2027.

Those would be his age 35, 36, 37 seasons. Pitchers of his caliber tend to still be strong in those years.

I don't care if it's an overpay; he's been underpaid throughout this 5-year deal, relative to value. Offer him 3/110. He's worth it.

Having him for 4 more seasons would also solidify some answers about the long-term future of this rotation. I don't know how this core continues to contend if it loses Nola this winter and Wheeler the following winter.

They can't afford to let him become a free agent and test the market.

[Christopher]

Hoping for good Nola tomorrow

Additionally, I feel like this offense is adrenalized and ready for an 8-run game, which would of course help.

[BelmontShore]

Not a fan of starting Pache - rather take my chances with Marsh

Hopefully Pache will get a big hit tonight and I'll have egg on my face, but he was dreadful in Sept

We're all happy to have egg on our face.

Topper with more masterful postseason

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[FolesMVP09]

Happy to win - Wheeler is just amazing

In the post season it is all about getting the win, they did that, so no criticisms tonight

Need Nola to step up tomorrow

[FolesMVP09]

This got no interest in the other thread, so I'm putting it here and adding $10M. Never want this guy leaving....

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I think the Phillies should approach Wheeler this winter about a big-money three-year extension for 2025, 2026, 2027.

Those would be his age 35, 36, 37 seasons. Pitchers of his caliber tend to still be strong in those years.

I don't care if it's an overpay; he's been underpaid throughout this 5-year deal, relative to value. Offer him 3/110. He's worth it.

Having him for 4 more seasons would also solidify some answers about the long-term future of this rotation. I don't know how this core continues to contend if it loses Nola this winter and Wheeler the following winter.

They can't afford to let him become a free agent and test the market.

Agreed - I think that we were all ok with the signing, but I don't think any of us thought he would be elite