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Grading every Philadelphia Phillies offseason roster addition

By Gabrielle Starr

HOUSTON, TEXAS - OCTOBER 22: Kyle Schwarber #18 of the Boston Red Sox reacts after striking out against the Houston Astros during the third inning in Game Six of the American League Championship Series at Minute Maid Park on October 22, 2021 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
HOUSTON, TEXAS - OCTOBER 22: Kyle Schwarber #18 of the Boston Red Sox reacts after striking out against the Houston Astros during the third inning in Game Six of the American League Championship Series at Minute Maid Park on October 22, 2021 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) /
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Garrett Stubbs
Jun 3, 2021; Houston, Texas, USA; Boston Red Sox third baseman Rafael Devers (11) is tagged out at home by Houston Astros catcher Garrett Stubbs (11) during the third inning at Minute Maid Park. Mandatory Credit: Erik Williams-USA TODAY Sports /

Garrett Stubbs: B

Another former Astro, the Phillies acquired catcher Garrett Stubbs via trade with Houston before the MLB lockout began in December.

There was no upward mobility for Stubbs in Houston, as they have Martin Maldonado under contract. As such, Stubbs’ playing time and stats don’t paint a full picture, which will likely be the case again in Philadelphia, as the Phillies have J.T. Realmuto under contract through 2025. However, every catcher needs a backup, and with the implementation of the Universal DH, Stubbs will probably at least see a bit more playing time with his new team.

Brad Hand: B-

Brad Hand had a dominant stretch from 2016-to 18, but now he’s just another veteran pitcher the Phillies are hoping will be workable. Tale as old as time for this club.

Hand spent the 2021 season with the Washington Nationals, Toronto Blue Jays, and New York Mets. He’s

Like Familia, Hand will make $6M on a one-year deal. He’s certainly a better gamble than last year’s ragtag crew, which included Chase Anderson, Matt Moore, Vince Velasquez, Neftali Feliz, and countless others, many of whom did not last the season.

Obviously, a baseball roster needs quantity and quality, but the Phillies are paying Knebel and Hand when they could’ve gotten Jansen for the same total price and likely better results.

Hopefully, I’m wrong about this one, but I’m not optimistic.

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