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Given the market and internal factors, the Phillies probably will avoid the costly gamble of signing a star pitcher like Valdez. It's worth noting that the Phillies' front office, under Dave Dombrowski, has shown reluctance to push their payroll beyond a certain point, citing financial constraints.
Additionally, there is already an internal debate regarding the future of Suarez, Nola, and Painter. The team might prefer to develop and trust their young arms rather than chase expensive external talent—especially when the perceived return on investment isn’t compelling enough.