The MLB hot stove has cooled off dramatically after the initial frenzy, but the Philadelphia Phillies are still trying to make some moves to perfect their roster before the start of the new season. Here are all the latest Phillies rumors you need to know:
Phillies sign Michael Saunders
Philadelphia has signed outfield Michael Saunders to a one-year deal, according to Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports:
Sources: Saunders deal with #Phillies one year, $9M with club option. Option worth $11M, can increase to as much as $14M with escalators.
— Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) January 16, 2017
Saunders hit .253 with 24 homers and 57 RBIs for the Blue Jays last season.
Latest on Phillies' pursuit of Jay Bruce
The Phillies have expressed interest in acquiring Jay Bruce from the New York Mets via a trade, and the Mets are asking for two prospects in return for Bruce, according to Jim Salisbury of CSNPhilly.com. However, the signing of Saunders takes them out of the running Bruce - they are no longer pursuing a deal.
Philadelphia made the decision because they are committed to their rebuild and want to hang on to all of their quality prospects.
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