Inbox: How does Saunders fit into lineup?

Todd Zolecki discusses the Phillies agreeing to terms with outfielder Michael Saunders to help boost their offenseWhy Michael Saunders over Roman Quinn or Aaron Altherr as the starting right fielder, if the Phillies are trying to develop talent?

-- Dan M., Long Beach Island, N.J.

This is a good question, because the Phils have said they want to learn as much as possible about their young players in 2017. But here are a few reasons why I think Philadelphia acquired Saunders:

First, he came at a relatively affordable price (a one-year, $9 million contract with a 2018 club option) because there were so many hitters remaining on the market with a month to go before Spring Training. It almost would…