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Phillies Have Four Players They Should Target In Free Agency Come 2018

By Sean Duckworth

Aug 29, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; Colorado Rockies right fielder Carlos Gonzalez (5) walks to the dugout in the eighth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Coors Field. The Rockies defeated the Dodgers 8-1. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 29, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; Colorado Rockies right fielder Carlos Gonzalez (5) walks to the dugout in the eighth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Coors Field. The Rockies defeated the Dodgers 8-1. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports /
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Mar 12, 2017; Tampa, FL, USA; Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Jaime Garcia (54) throws a pitch during the first inning against the New York Yankees at George M. Steinbrenner Field. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 12, 2017; Tampa, FL, USA; Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Jaime Garcia (54) throws a pitch during the first inning against the New York Yankees at George M. Steinbrenner Field. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /

Starting Pitcher Jaime Garcia

Unlike Hosmer, signing Jaime Garcia is about filling a necessity, not just adding a luxurious upgrade to the lineup. Philadelphia’s current depth chart tells the story, as every one of the Phillies starting pitchers listed is right-handed.

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Garcia wouldn’t be a glamorous signing by any means. His production is inconsistent at best but with the only lefty starters on the 40-man roster being Adam Morgan and Elniery Garcia, the Phillies will need to look elsewhere to fill in the gap come 2018.

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