Aaron Nola inked the biggest extension of his career with the Phillies

By | Niranjan Bhargav 21 Nov, 2023

Aaron Nola has been the epitome of great beginning pitching for the Philadelphia Phillies since making his MLB debut in 2015. Now, this will continue for the foreseeable future.

Nola’s new seven-year deal will pay him $172 million between next season and the 2029 season. Many have welcomed the decision as a strong affirmation from the Phillies that Nola is an important component of the team’s future.

Former Phillies GM Ruben Amaro Jr. repeated their appreciation for Aaron Nola’s contract in a recent interview on MLB Network’s Hot Stove. According to Amaro, a former player who served as the Phillies’ general manager from 2008 to 2015, Nola’s contract was extended with the end objective in mind.

"It's not about just this year, it's not about 2024… it's about the future and how many times that they can contend to be a World Series champion."

– @RAJr_20 on the Phillies re-signing Aaron Nola to a 7-year deal pic.twitter.com/86PmH4RPf6
— MLB Network (@MLBNetwork) November 20, 2023

“It’s not about just this year, it’s not about 2024… it’s about the future and how many times they can contend to be a World Series champion.” – @RA_Jr20 on the Phillies re-signing Aaron Nola to a 7-year deal” – MLB Network

Amaro Jr. connected Nola’s retention with the Philadelphia Phillies’ World Series chances. Despite not throwing a postseason pitch until 2022, Nola has shown to be a great October warrior.

Aaron Nola had a particularly strong postseason in 2023. In 23 innings of work, the Louisiana native gave up only six earned runs. Four of his six earned runs allowed in the postseason occurred in Game 6 of the NLCS against the Arizona Diamondbacks, resulting in the Phillies’ loss in Game 7.

Aaron Nola, along with fellow ace Zach Wheeler, is the pivotal member of the pitching staff. With so much money invested in superstars like Bryce Harper, Kyle Schwarber, and Nick Castellanos, the Phillies have finally demonstrated that they are serious about pitching, as agreeing to terms on such a large contract shows.

Aaron Nola records his 200th strikeout of the season ?

(via @NBCSPhilly)pic.twitter.com/ztYVVi8p9d
— FOX Sports: MLB (@MLBONFOX) September 27, 2023

“Aaron Nola strikes out 200th batter of the season.” (NBCS Philadelphia)” – FOX Sports: Major League Baseball

Aaron Nola has the opportunity to make Phillies history.

Before the season ended, Nola expressed his wish to remain with the only team he had ever known. By responding to Nola’s wishes with a deal of this scale, the Phillies have demonstrated unequivocally that they see Nola as an essential member of any World Series-winning team.

The Phillies’ objective, as stated by Amaro Jr., is to win a World Series. More than individual honors or divisional crowns are required. The club has demonstrated that no one is safe after defeating the Atlanta Braves in the 2023 NLDS. With Nola on the roster for the remainder of the decade, the Phillies are out of excuses.

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