MLB trade rumours: Philadelphia Phillies snap up Didi Gregorius in $14 million deal

If one h any doubts on Philelphia Phillies’ intentions in off-season, MLB winter meetings have drawn it to a close. After signing Jack Wheeler for a mammoth $118 million earlier, Phillies have w snapped up Didi Gregorius. Gregorius is all set to play for Philelphia franchise in a 1-year deal worth $14 million.

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MLB tre rumours: Philelphia Phillies snap up Didi Gregorius 

Didi Gregorius’ acquisition is latest teworthy free-nt business Philelphia Phillies have done in recent years. Phillies signed Zack Wheeler earlier in off-season for a $118 million deal till 2024. Phillies spent heavily last season, acquiring likes of Bryce Harper, Andrew McCutchen and David Robertson. Those moves didn't help Phillies much, as club failed to qualify for playoffs after an 81-81 record.

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MLB tre rumours: Didi Gregorius re-unites with former manr Joe Girardi

After disappointing campaign last time out, Philelphia Phillies sacked Gabe Kapler and replaced him with former New York Yankees boss Joe Girardi. Gregorius and Girardi are strangers, having h a player-manr bond from 2015-17 at Yankees. Girardi will w try to rebuild team after a disappointing 2019 season. Didi Gregorius underwent Tommy John surgery on his right elbow last fall and missed first few months of last season. Gregorius came back to slash just .238/.276/.441 in 344 plate appearances with 16 home runs, a far cry from his 4.0-fWAR of shortstop a couple of seasons ago.

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MLB tre rumours: Didi Gregorius boosts Philelphia Phillies' infield

With Didi Gregorius ded to ir roster, Philelphia Phillies will w move starter Jean Segura to replace Cesar Hernandez at second base. Phillies look in good shape in infield with quartet of Gregorius, Rhys Hoskins, Segura and Scott Kingery. Phillies have shown considerable interest in Anthony Rendon and Josh Donaldson, but moves seem unlikely after ir acquisitions of Wheeler and Gregorius. Philelphia Phillies are closing in on first level of luxury tax of $208 million and it is unlikely that y'll be looking to d any more players to ir roster.

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MLB tre rumours: Yankees well equipped to replace Gregorius

As for New York Yankees, y’re bidding farewell to an accomplished player who h been a crucial part of ir roster. Yankees acquired Gregorius from Arizona Diamondbacks before 2015 season. But Yankees do look well-equipped to move on from Didi Gregorius, as y could move star second baseman Gleyber Torres to short and use DJ LeMahieu at second base.