 The offseason for the Phillies began on October 7, following their devastating loss in the NLDS to the St. Louis Cardinals.On November 5, the Phillies signed long-time veteran slugger Jim Thome to a 1-year deal, worth $1.25 million.Addiditionally, after numerous rumors, on November 14 the Phillies signed RHP Jonathan Papelbon to a 4-year deal, worth $50 million.