With the World Series heading for at least six games, the start of MLB free agency is expected in early November (it officially begins five days after the World Series).

The Phillies are going to be major players, in a variety of ways.

They have some high-profile free agents to attend to — Kyle Schwarber is The Athletic's second-best available free agent, Ranger Suárez is No. 7, and J.T. Realmuto is No. 23.

In addition, at least via Jim Bowden and his free agency big board , the Phillies are going to be interested in even more of the best available players.

The Phillies are obviously "good fits" for Schwarber, Suárez and Realmuto. But according to The Athletic they're also good fits for eight other big names. Not all of them make sense...

• No. 1 Kyle Tucker : He's likely

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