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By Drew VonScio
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The Philadelphia Phillies have retooled their outfield after a disappointing season from the group last year.
Multiple reports have indicated the team will give prospect Justin Crawford every opportunity to earn the center field job. Brandon Marsh and Adolis Garcia, the team's external outfield addition, will play left field and right field. However, that trio doesn't necessarily create much excitement.
MLB.com insider Mark Feinsand believes it could make sense for the Phillies to pursue veteran outfielder Miguel Andujar to help supplement the positional group.
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"The Phillies did their heavy lifting early, re-signing Kyle Schwarber to a five-year, $150 million deal and later bringing back J.T. Realmuto on a three-year, $45 million contract," Feinsand wrote Thursday. "They lost Ranger Suárez to free agency, and while the plan is for top prospect Andrew Painter to ultimately fill that spot, Philadelphia could look to add starting pitching depth, possibly with a swing-man type who could move to the bullpen when Painter is ready. The Phillies could also use a right-handed-hitting outfielder such as Miguel Andujar or Randal Grichuk."
Andujar had a strong season last year for the Athletics and the Cincinnati Reds where he combined for 10 home runs and 44 RBI. He produced a 125 OPS+ in 321 at-bats between the two organizations.
Andujar would help provide a spark for the Phillies' lineup on the bench or in the starting lineup. His bat would arguably be better than Marsh, and he could end up taking over the left field position.
Spotrac projected Andujar to sign a two-year deal worth $12.2 million at the beginning of the offseason. Now, he would likely sign for even less and prove to be even more of a bargain for the Phillies.
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