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What is the Phillies' Plan B if Kyle Schwarber walks?
The Phillies have led a blessed life of roster continuity for years. What if that gets turned on its head over the next week?

Is Dave Dombrowski ready to pivot?
Deep down, I hope we don’t find out. I want Kyle Schwarber back in a Phillies uniform in 2026 and beyond. You can worry about his age and lack of a defensive position. I’ll worry about watching him get on base and bash home runs for the next half decade, on the path to 500 home runs and a chance at the Hall of Fame.
But Schwarber is on the open market, and might be the belle of the ball when the Winter Meetings start this weekend.
What if he walks? Are the Phillies ready to act on their Plan B? What would that be?
Here’s what I would do if we soon have a Schwarber-sized hole in the lineup.