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Catcher From Worst Team in Baseball Would be Perfect Fit for Phillies
- The Phillies could pursue Hunter Goodman, a rising catcher from the Rockies, to fill their need at the position this winter.
- Goodman, 26, broke out this season and is expected to be among the best catchers with four years of control remaining.
- His Rockies numbers include a 120 OPS+ and 31 home runs, though expectations must account for Colorado’s altitude.
- The article frames Goodman’s value as high due to long-term control and contract terms, making him an attractive target despite playing for a struggling Rockies team.
- FanSided’s Matt Davis is cited as proposing the trade idea to the Phillies.
- The piece notes Goodman would be the biggest prize to bring in at catcher for the Phillies if traded this winter.
- Colorado Rockies were described as the worst team in baseball, impacting public perception of Goodman’s numbers.
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