(0:00 – 18:26) Yesterday afternoon, Nick Castellanos was released by the Phillies, meaning the team will eat the final year and $20M that were remaining on his contract. Matt Gelb of The Athletic wrote a detailed story about Nick Castellanos’ time with the Phillies, talking with 17 different people within the Phillies organization. Hear what Gelb said on his Phillies Therapy podcast about his approach with the story and what he heard from his sources.

(18:37 – 32:14) Ricky and Bill believe it’s very telling that none of Nick Castellanos’ former teammates have come to his defense after Matt Gelb’s article was published. Hear audio from Gelb describing the toxic relationship between Castellanos and the Phillies. Kyle Schwarber was asked about Castellanos’ release and handwritten farewell letter, and it seemed like Schwarber was walking a tightrope. Then, Patricia introduces today’s Twitter poll, which asks, “Who do you blame most for the Nick Castellanos situation? The Phillies, Nick Castellanos, or the media?”

(32:25 – 44:30) Could the Phillies have gotten something if they traded Nick Castellanos? Matt Gelb said that teams had some interest in trading for the two-time all-star this offseason, but front offices were contacting Gelb asking if the Miami incident really happened the way they heard it happened. That incident hindered teams’ thoughts on trading for Castellanos.

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