This is an updated version of a story that was originally published in 2020.
Throughout team history, the Philadelphia Phillies franchise has gifted its fan base a number of major acquisitions during the holiday season. In addition to pivotal signings like Pete Rose, Zack Wheeler and Trea Turner that the Phillies made in the earlier parts of December, key players from multiple playoff teams have been brought to Philadelphia in the handful of days leading up to Christmas over the years.
In the holiday spirit, let’s take a look at the five biggest trades and signings made by the Phillies from Dec.