Phillies Boss Ditches Iconic Citizens Bank Park Feature
The Philadelphia Phillies owner revealed that the team has no plans to return a long-time stadium staple that dates back 100 years.
PHILADELPHIA, PA - MAY 06: A detail shot of the foul post and general view of the outfield seats at Citizens Bank Park before the game between the Milwaukee Brewers and the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park on Thursday, May 6, 2021 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Rob Tringali/MLB Photos via Getty Images) MLB Photos via Getty Images The Philadelphia Phillies are happy to retain some of their most popular icons from recent seasons. Despite a second straight playoff disappointment last year, the team reunited with iconic slugger Kyle Schwarber and long-time backstop JT Realmuto in the offseason.
After those reunions, along with some existing long-term contracts on the books and some new extensions, the Phillies will be returning with plenty of familiarity. “Four of the Phillies' five highest-paid players are signed through at least the 2030 season,” Martin Frank noted for Delaware Online . “Over the past few months, the Phillies also signed pitchers in Sanchez and Jesus Luzardo through 2033 and 2032, respectively, when both will be in their mid 30s.
Catcher J. T. Realmuto is signed through 2028, when he'll be 37.
You get the idea. The Phillies' core is growing old together in Philadelphia, and will continue to do so for the next six or seven years at least. ” MORE FROM FORBES Giants Legend Barry Bonds Launches ‘Second Act’ On Netflix Opening Night By Peter Chawaga Philadelphia Phillies Owner John Middleton Dismisses Nostalgia For Stadium Feature Clearly, principal owner John Middleton is comfortable with keeping some aging icons around home stadium Citizens Bank Park next season.