Matt Strahm is outspoken and demonstrated that personality trait during his three seasons with the Philadelphia Phillies. Looking to shake up their bullpen, the Phillies traded the reliever to the Kansas City Royals for Jonathan Bowlan on Dec. 19. In a recent appearance on Foul Territory, Strahm discussed the lingering rumors of feuds within the Phillies organization.
Were the rumors true? Was money a motivation for the trade (subscription required)? Eric Kratz cited The Athletic's Matt Gelb and other writers who noted how Strahm may have butted heads with other players on the roster or individuals in the front office during his time with the Phillies.