Former Toronto Blue Jays’ outfielder Michael Saunders is close to a deal with the Philadelphia Phillies, according to a report from Jon Morosi.
Saunders has deal with phils. They were talking about 1 year plus option.
— Jon Heyman (@JonHeyman) January 16, 2017
This news coincides with with multiple reports that Jose Bautista and the Toronto Blue Jays are nearing an agreement. Some reports have indicated a two-year guaranteed deal while others have suggested a one-year deal with an option for a second year.
Over the weekend, Michael Saunders was at the Baseball Canada banquet in Toronto — decked out in his unofficial Canadian uniform (red plaid shirt and blue jeans) — and said that he hoped to return to the Blue Jays.