Sandy Alderson’s prospects for landing spots for slugging Outfielder Jay Bruce seem to be dwindling. Reports are out that the Toronto Blue Jays are on the cusp of re-signing lineup centerpiece Jose Bautista. Also, in a not so surprising move, the Philadelphia Phillies have signed free agent Michael Saunders to fill their outfield hole.
Saunders received a one-year, $9 millioncontract, with a club option in 2018, as reported by Ken Rosenthal of Fox Sports. A low risk, high reward scenario for the Phillies, as it would cost four million more and prospects to obtain Bruce from the New York Mets.