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Phillies sim trade: Adding bullpen depth with Bryan Shaw

As part of the FanSided MLB offseason simulation, the Phillies were searching for veteran relievers who could provide depth and eat innings for a bullpen that lost several key players to injury last offseason.

The Colorado Rockies have several veteran relievers on multi-year contracts who have struggled in the Rocky Mountain air, suggesting a change in scenery would be best for them.

Bryan Shaw, who recently turned 32, was a workhorse in the Cleveland Indians bullpen for years, leading the league in appearances three times and pitching with an ERA under three twice.

Since signing a three-year $27 million contract with Colorado Shaw has struggled mightily with an ERA of 5.