The Philadelphia Phillies’ wild offseason takes a shocking turn as JT Realmuto re-signs, Bo Bichette joins the New York Mets, and Kyle Tucker lands a record deal with the Los Angeles Dodgers. Can the Phillies recover after losing out on top talent, or has the NL East landscape permanently shifted? Connor Thomas breaks down a tumultuous string of free agency moves that left Phillies fans reeling. Key topics include the fallout from Realmuto’s three-year contract, the Mets’ aggressive play for Bichette, and what Tucker’s historic salary means for the balance of power in Major League Baseball. Connor Thomas questions the Phillies’ roster stability, the looming threat of a salary cap, and rising frustrations throughout the fanbase. Is Philadelphia facing an insurmountable challenge this season, or can they still contend against stacked rivals like the Dodgers and Mets? 0:00 – Phillies Offseason Chaos Connor Thomas opens the show, reacting to a wild and unprecedented series of moves affecting the Phillies: JT Realmuto re-signs, Bo Bichette heads to the Mets, and Kyle Tucker lands with the Dodgers. He breaks down how the Phillies’ plans were quickly overturned, discusses the “love triangle” of offseason deals, and shares his immediate frustration and confusion as a fan. 13:15 – Phillies' Futures & NL East Impact Connor Thomas assesses where the Phillies stand now that Realmuto is back and Bichette is gone. He evaluates the team’s outlook, their position within the NL East, what Bichette’s move to the Mets means for division rivalries, and why Phillies fans are justified in their feelings. There’s also discussion of how the recent moves influence the NL landscape. 21:54 – Dodgers Dominate: MLB Parity Concerns The focus shifts to the Dodgers’ blockbuster deal with Kyle Tucker, exploring the wider implications for baseball as a whole. Connor Thomas dives into the impact on league competitiveness, why a lockout and salary cap debate may be looming, and expresses his strong feelings toward the Dodgers' spending spree. Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Rocket Money Let Rocket Money help you reach your financial goals faster. Join at http://RocketMoney.com/LOCKEDON FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Every Friday night, before the games tip off, FanDuel gives fans a new way to kick off the weekend with NBA Happy Hour. Check the FanDuel app and see what’s dropping during NBA Happy Hour — every Friday from 6 to 7:30 PM Eastern. FanDuel — the Official Sportsbook Partner of the NBA. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
