Fire Topper, break up the team, and do it before it’s too late for this $250 million payroll to win a World Series. Right? Wrong. Losing to the Mets in the NLDS last week might sting today, but tomorrow looks as bright as ever for the Phillies.

The Philadelphia Phillies suffered quite a postseason collapse after having one of their most successful regular seasons in years. Which players (and coaches) don't deserve to be back in 2025?

And knowing Middleton and his desperate desire to bring another title to Philly, he might make a "stupid trade," after spending "stupid money" on a spree that brought Bryce Harper, Kyle Schwarber, Castellanos, Trea Turner and others to Philadelphia.