Does Zack Wheeler make the Phillies a contender?

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Friday, December 6, 2019
SPORTS FLASH: Does Wheeler make Phillies a contender?
The Phillies' recent signing bolsters the rotation while weakening a chief rival.How much of an impact will Zack Wheeler have on the Phillies in 2020? Ducis Rodgers gives his take on the deal that strengthens the rotation while weakening a rival.

The Philadelphia Phillies made their first spash in MLB free agency signing former Mets pitcher Zack Wheeler to a five-year, $118-million dollar deal.

It isnt the mega-deal that Bryce Harper signed in 2019, but Wheeler is expected to bolster a struggling Phillies rotation.

Wheeler had a solid 2019 season and has made 60 starts over the past two seasons, going 23-15 with a 3.65 ERA with 374 strikeouts in 377 innings.

Ducis Rodgers breaks down the addition from all angles, including how it may tip the scales in Philly's favor next season.

How big of an impact will Wheeler have in 2020? Let us know in this week's Sports FLash poll.