However, the Phillies are among the very few teams that've proven to be willing to spend as much as they need to

The Philadelphia Phillies clinched their third consecutive playoff appearance by beating the New York Mets 12-2.

Philadelphia (92-62) has the best record in the major leagues and is on track for a first-round bye in the playoffs. It’s the third time the Phillies have reached the postseason three years in a row (1976-78 and 2007-11).