Dave Dombrowski explains the Phillies’ decision not to trade for Garrett Crochet, citing the team’s focus on developing young talent and avoiding costly trades.
He mentioned that the White Sox wanted a lot in return, especially since Crochet was just traded to the Red Sox for four top prospects. The Phillies didn’t want to give up their best young players, like Aidan Miller and Andrew Painter, for someone who only has two years of control left.
Dombrowski said they’ve worked hard to build up their farm system, and they’re finally seeing some promising talent come through. He believes in keeping those young guys around for the long haul instead of making a quick trade.
Plus, he pointed out that they had some serious trade talks but nothing finalized. They’re not in a rush and want to make smart moves. Dombrowski is all about winning, but he’s not willing to sacrifice the future for a short-term gain.
Oh, and on a side note, the Phillies lost a pitcher, Eiberson Castellano, to the Twins in the Rule 5 draft. He was a solid player in their system, but they didn’t protect him. It’s a tough break, but that’s how it goes sometimes in baseball.