Nov 09, 2008 8:07 AM EST

The Phillies might be World Series champions, but they will place a premium on maintaining their strong pitching this offseason.

"If something arises where we can improve our club in the outfield . . . there's no chronological order, but pitching continues to be the priority," new GM Ruben Amaro Jr. said.

The other hot topic in Philadelphia is Pat Burrell, who is a free agent.

Via Philadelphia Inquirer