The sun will never set on this 2008 Phillies team, but there's always a time to let a bit of the past go and look ahead. It has become that time for the Phillies.
With Pat Gillick gone from the general manager spot, many things will be different this offseason. Ruben Amaro Jr. has taken over GM duties and walks into a tough situation in the coming months.
The main problem facing Amaro is free agency.
The big-name free agents for the Phillies are Pat Burrell and Jamie Moyer, while players like Ryan Howard, Cole Hamels, Shane Victorino, and Jayson Werth are eligible for arbitration.
Looking at that, you would think that money will be a problem. Well, not so fast my friends.
We all know how much money a team makes from winning a World Series, and they were already in decent shape with money. Add to that the fact that they will lose Tom Gordon's contract, and you're looking pretty good.
But what will they do with Burrell, Moyer, Howard, Hamels, Victorino, Werth, and many others? What should that do? Well if you're out there, Ruben, pay attention: I've got the answers.
Here's my rundown on the six key players for the Phillies to focus on this offseason.
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