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Dave Dombrowski discussed why the Phillies released Nick Castellanos, the process of trying to trade him and why the relationship was no longer salvageable.

CLEARWATER, Fla. — One of the best catchers in baseball history intercepted Dave Dombrowski during a break in the general managers’ meetings in November. Buster Posey had an itch to scratch. Posey made roughly $170 million over a 12-year playing career in which he was a seven-time All-Star and three-time World Series champion.

In October last year, Phillies president Dave Dombrowski questioned if Bryce Harper was still an elite player. Harper finally responded.