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Ken Rosenthal Makes Sense of Cristopher Sanchez's Six-Year Deal With the Phillies

"Given the nature of starting pitching, given that the price always rises, you can understand what the Phillies are thinking here," Rosenthal said. The new contract includes a club option for 2033. A long-term deal for a starting pitcher is risky due to injury concerns. "If you don't sign them, the price goes up, and they're hard to find."