The superstar signing period of MLB's Winter Meetings has officially kicked off, as the Angels and 28 other teams watched as Kyle Schwarber reportedly resigned with the Philadelphia Phillies on a 5-year, $150 million deal per Jeff Passan. Many expected Schwarber to be the first domino to fall given his status as the best hitter on the market as well as his restriction as a pure designated hitter making him a unique top free agentq1. It was an interesting market and case for Schwarber, but ultimately the Phillies paid up to keep the leader of their clubhouse in tow as they retool for another run at the World Series.
3 star free agents Angels must target after Phillies-Schwarber deal opens floodgates
