One of the byproducts of MLB's lack of salary cap is that there is no urgency, at all, for the sport's free agents to make decisions.

Way back in 2019 when Bryce Harper made his blockbuster decision to sign with the Phillies it was made official down in Clearwater, because players and coaches were already reporting for the next season.

And while Kyle Schwarber's decision might not take until March of 2026, the NL MVP runner up is no where near deciding whether he wants to be a Phillie next season.

"The Phils have prioritized re-signing free agents Kyle Schwarber and J.T. Realmuto," MLB.com's Todd Zolecki wrote this week . "The club and Schwarber are not close to a deal, according to sources. It isn’t a surprise at this time of year. Schwarber’s agents want to capitalize on his monstro

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