The Philadelphia Phillies reportedly were close to adding not only a former World Series-winning manager this offseason in Joe Girardi, but also a three-time World Series-champion infielder in Pablo Sandoval.
On Wednesday, the 12-year veteran inked a $2 million minor-league deal to return to the San Francisco Giants, plus $750,000 in incentives, according to MLB Network’s Jon Heyman.
Prior, however, the Phillies and their division-rival New York Mets reportedly pursued the switch-hitter before his deal with San Francisco. Instead, the “Panda” will play under new Giants and former Phillies skipper Gabe Kapler.