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Philadelphia Phillies Expected to Make Strong Push to Re-Sign Nola

The Philadelphia Phillies are expected to make a strong push to re-sign starting pitcher Aaron Nola according to a new report.
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Philadelphia Phillies Expected to Make Strong Push to Re-Sign Nola
Philadelphia Phillies Expected to Make Strong Push to Re-Sign Nola

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The Philadelphia Phillies are hoping to retain starting pitcher Aaron Nola after the 2023 MLB season. Nola is in his walk year and is slated to become an MLB free agent after the season. 

According to the New York Post, the Phillies are expected to make a strong push to re-sign Nola. The report also suggests that Nola does indeed prefer to stay in Philadelphia, so he may be more willing to give a "home town" discount. 

The Phillies had discussions with Nola all offseason, something we talked about here at Inside the Phillies numerous times. But the offers weren't up to Nola's liking at the time. 

The starter has begun the season with a 4.64 ERA through seven starts, but has recently settled down. In his last three starts combined, Nola has thrown 21.0 innings and allowed six earned runs, good for a 2.57 ERA. 

He's coming around. 

Nola is one of the premier starters in the league, he is a workhorse who puts in 200-plus innings a season and he is reliable to make his start every fifth day. The Phillies would be wise to secure his services in their rotation for the foreseeable future. 

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Kade Kistner
KADE KISTNER

Kade Kistner is the publisher and beat writer for Sports Illustrated's Inside the Phillies. An alumnus of Tulane University, Kade graduated in 2017 with a degree in Latin American Studies and a minor in Spanish. Upon graduation, Kade commissioned into the United States Navy and attended Naval Flight School in Pensacola, Fl. He served as a Naval Aviator and was stationed in Jacksonville, Fl.  During his time in school and the Navy, Kade began covering the MLB and NFL with USA Today, SB Nation, and Sports Illustrated.  Kade covered the New Orleans Saints, Texas Rangers, and numerous other teams within the Sports Illustrated network before launching Inside the Phillies, Inside the Astros, and Inside the Cubs. You can follow him on Twitter at @KadeKistner, or if you have any questions or comments he can be reached via email at kwkistner@gmail.com.

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