The Phillies have made their first major splash of the winter, signing star free agent shortstop Trea Turner to an 11-year, $300 million contract. It is the second largest contract handed out in franchise history after the team’s record-breaking deal to land Bryce Harper back in 2019. Turner has quietly been one of the best all-around players in baseball for many years. He finished fifth in MVP voting in 2021 and turned in another stellar season in 2022 atop LA’s historically dominant lineup, batting .298 with an .809 OPS, 21 home runs, and 27 stolen bases. He couples it with more power than any other speedster. Beyond Turner’s previously stated desire to play on the east coast, he has several other connections to Philadelphia. Bryce Harper and Kyle Schwarber are former teammates from his days as a National, and he’s reportedly close friends with Harper. Turner makes the entire Phillies lineup more dangerous by making it more diverse. Adding Turner to the leadoff spot allows them to bat Kyle Schwarber second, giving the true power hitter a chance to drive in more runs. Harper can bat cleanup, giving the lefties some separation. Some combination of Rhys Hoskins, Castellanos, and Bohm will fill out the 5 through 7 slots. It will be, once again, one of the most fearsome lineups in baseball.