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The Phillies Have Reportedly Signed All-Star Outfielder Michael Saunders

Matt Klentak keeps making some under the radar moves this offseason. Today, he’s reportedly signed All-Star outfielder, Michael Saunders.

Rumors have been running rampant all morning, but Jon Heyman finally confirmed the deal.

Saunders spent 2016 with the Toronto Blue Jays, hitting 24 home runs and knocking in 57. He had 124 hits in 490 at-bats. He did strike out a lot, being punched out 157 times to 59 walks.

He was the Final Vote winner for the All-Star Game. He didn’t have a hit in one at-bat.

Good pick up for the Phillies that doesn’t break the bank.

UPDATE:
It’s a one-year, $9 million deal with a club option for 2018.

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