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Phillies Rumors: Team Interested In Mets Outfielder Jay Bruce?

By Gary Brinson

Aug 28, 2016; New York City, NY, USA; New York Mets right fielder Jay Bruce (19) singles against the Philadelphia Phillies during the first inning at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Andy Marlin-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 28, 2016; New York City, NY, USA; New York Mets right fielder Jay Bruce (19) singles against the Philadelphia Phillies during the first inning at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Andy Marlin-USA TODAY Sports /
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Sep 28, 2016; Miami, FL, USA; New York Mets right fielder Jay Bruce (right) is greeted by left fielder Yoenis Cespedes (left) in the dugout after Bruce hit a two run homer during the fifth inning against the Miami Marlins at Marlins Park. The Mets won 5-2. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports /

Reports are surfacing the Phillies could have interest in a division rivals power-hitting outfielder, and it makes a world of sense.

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The NY Post is reporting the Phillies (who were momentarily linked to New York Mets free agent Yoenis Cespedes), are more likely to try and acquire a player like Mets OF Jay Bruce, if not Bruce himself.

Would we be okay giving the Mets a prospect or two? Does Bruce fit into the teams plans? Can he provide any value to the team?

Well, quite frankly, yes.

Jay Bruce is exactly the type of player the Phils should be looking into acquiring,

Here’s why the Phillies trading for Jay Bruce would be a good move:

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