CLEARWATER, Fla. — Carlos Santana's influence on the Philadelphia Phillies goes beyond stats.
The team agreed to a $60 million, three-year deal with the slugger in December to bolster the lineup and provide leadership in the clubhouse. Santana knows what it takes to be a winner and has been mentoring his new teammates in spring training.
"I try to help them mentally," Santana said. "The younger players are asking me a lot of questions. Every player is different but I try to help them be patient, pick the right pitch to hit. I tell them my approach.