Will the Philadelphia Phillies add some pop in the outfield this offseason?
Philadelphia got knocked out of the playoffs by the New York Mets and now is going back to the drawing board. Could the Phillies make a flurry of moves in free agency? Are there trades on the way? Everything should be on the table at this point.
The Phillies specifically should be looking for a way to add some offense to the outfield. One player who was floated as a possible trade candidate is Los Angeles Angels slugger Taylor Ward by MLB Trade Rumors' Anthony Franco.
"Whether they embrace a short-term reset or look to balance the (Major League Baseball) roster without dealing from one of the league’s worst farm systems, there’s a case for moving Taylor Ward," Franco said. "The 30-year-old left fielder has been the subject of trade speculation dating back to last offseason...
"(The Pittsburgh Pirates) and (Kansas City Royals) could renew their interest...The (Cincinnati Reds), Phillies, (Atlanta Braves), (Toronto Blue Jays), and (San Diego Padres) are other teams that could look for corner outfield help this winter."
Would it make sense for the Phillies to bring him to town? He clubbed 25 home runs and drove in 75 runs while slashing .246/.323/.426 across 156 games played. Ward is a seven-year big league veteran, and Los Angeles seems to be open for business.
Could Philadelphia bring him to town? A deal likely wouldn't cost too much, and that's the type of pop the Phillies could use. He's projected to make over $8 million in 2025 and wouldn't cost too much.
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