Rise and Phight: 12/1/2022

Hard to believe it’s already December. Gone are the days of having to wait so long for the winter meetings since the Phillies were done so close to them in relation to past seasons. If the hot stove feels slow now, just imagine the Phillies not making the playoffs. Not only would we still be gnashing our teeth over that, we’d have to wait doubly long for the improvements necessary.

On to the links.

Phillies news:

• It seems as though we are starting to get clearer about what the top priority is for the Phillies this winter.
• The winter meetings are soon and here is a good look at what the Phillies might be doing.
• Speaking of the winter meetings, we all know who we want to see the team get, but which players are the best fits for the team?

MLB news:

• Looks like the Yankees have an offer on the table for Aaron Judge, with a willingness to budge if need be.
• Matchmaker, matchmaker, make me a match. Here is one fit for each team as the winter meetings get started.
• In baseball, there are four teams that somewhat dominate coverage. Each one is at a crossroads in their progress.
• Seems like the White Sox did in fact make a last ditch effort to retain Jose Abreu, but all for naught.