Matt Klentak on bringing Cristopher Sanchez and Zack Wheeler to the Phillies | Takeoff

Join John Clark on Takeoff as he sits down with former Philadelphia Phillies General Manager Matt Klentak. They discuss the incredible rise of Cristopher Sanchez into a Cy Young candidate and how the Phillies acquired him from the Rays. Matt also dives deep into the behind-the-scenes negotiations of signing superstars Bryce Harper and Zack Wheeler. Plus, he looks back on drafting Mickey Moniak and the pressure of being a number 1 overall pick.

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00:00:00 – Matt Klentak
00:00:32 – How the Phillies Traded for Cristopher Sanchez
00:03:45 – Sanchez's Incredible Physical Transformation
00:05:00 – Becoming a Cy Young Candidate
00:07:13 – The Inside Story of Signing Zack Wheeler
00:11:45 – Phillies' Recent Success
00:13:58 – Signing Bryce Harper
00:16:26 – Being an MLB GM
00:18:59 – Mickey Moniak
00:24:00 – Hitting is down across the league

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