The Philadelphia Phillies made a surprising move on Monday, signing 32-year-old right fielder Adolis García to a one-year, $10 million free agent contract. The move creates some outfield depth and adds some pop to a power-depleted Phillies outfield. The will also spell the end for Nick Castellanos, as the club gears up to trade or release him before spring training.
The swap of García for Castellanos may seem indistinguishable, but the former Texas Rangers slugger provides Gold Glove defense in right field. His raw power in a hitter's ballpark like Citizens Bank Park also presents a unique advantage that could yield a high reward.