Rise and Phight: 11/21/2022

What is the slowest news week of the year for baseball? Some might say it’s now, the week of Thanksgiving, some might say it’s just before Christmas. Either way, it’s no fun and I, for one, would like some Phillies news.

Please and thank you.

On to the links.

Phillies news:

• There are a bunch of choices for the Phillies at shortstop. Here’s how each one would fit into the plans.
• The rotation needs an upgrade, but outside of the big two, there aren’t many difference makers the team really needs.

MLB news:

• If you cannot sign Jacob deGrom to a contract, then why not go for the next best thing in Justin Verlander?
• I’d be shocked honestly if this wasn’t true, but since being nontendered by the Dodgers, Cody Bellinger has received lots of interest.
• Yes, the Orioles really should be spending on their team, but here is a more realistic look at some of their targets.