NATIONAL HARBOR, Md. -- The Phillies could have been tempted this week to take a run at somebody such as Ian Desmond, who signed a five-year, $70 million contract with the Rockies.
They remained true to their plan instead.
Philadelphia signed right-handed reliever Joaquin Benoit on Tuesday to a one-year, $7.5 million contract, its only transaction at the Winter Meetings. Before the week, the Phillies had acquired left fielder Howie Kendrick and right-hander Pat Neshek in trades, and claimed left-hander David Rollins off waivers.