The Philadelphia Phillies made one of the biggest splashes of the offseason when they re-signed Kyle Schwarber to a $150 million contract. For the Phillies, retaining Schwarber was one of their top priorities .

They made that clear with the five-year pact they offered the designated hitter. General manager Preston Mattingly broke down exactly why the Phillies got Schwarber back into their lineup, via MLB Network.

“We've been very clear all offseason that Kyle is a priority for us. Not just on the field but in the clubhouse. He means so much to our organization, to our fanbase.”

“He's been one of our leaders. Since we've signed him, we've done a lot of winning with that group. He's been a big part of that.” Article Continues Below

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