Scott Lauber

Dombrowski had a reputation for going all in on winning a championship, perhaps at the expense of long-term contention. But with the Phillies, it’s clear he is aiming to do both.

Sasaki Mania? More like a Sasaki snub. The Phillies haven't been asked to make a presentation to world-class pitcher Roki Sasaki, president

Dec. 19—Say this for the Phillies' first offseason move to change the mix of their offense: At first blush, it's a head-scratcher.

Dec. 20—In November 2005, on his first day as general manager of the Phillies, Pat Gillick sat down to lunch with David Montgomery and John Middleton in the executive dining room at Citizens Bank Park.

What's a team to do when it's unable to meaningfully improve its lineup? Load up on pitching, of course.

Luzardo, 27, is expected to slot into the back end of the rotation but has top-of-the-rotation upside if he stays healthy.

Two shopping days before Christmas, the Phillies checked one last item off their offseason list.

Dec. 23—A funny thing happened Sunday morning when the news broke that the Phillies traded for lefty starter Jesús Luzardo.