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10 infielders the Philadelphia Phillies could target in the offseason

By David Esser

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - SEPTEMBER 13: Francisco Lindor #12 of the Cleveland Indians bats against the Minnesota Twins on September 13, 2020 at Target Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Brace Hemmelgarn/Minnesota Twins/Getty Images)
MINNEAPOLIS, MN - SEPTEMBER 13: Francisco Lindor #12 of the Cleveland Indians bats against the Minnesota Twins on September 13, 2020 at Target Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Brace Hemmelgarn/Minnesota Twins/Getty Images) /
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Oct 7, 2020; Los Angeles, California, USA; Oakland Athletics left fielder Robbie Grossman (8) is congratulated by second baseman Tommy La Stella (3) after scoring during the eighth inning in game three of the 2020 ALDS against the Houston Astros at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Hanashiro-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 7, 2020; Los Angeles, California, USA; Oakland Athletics left fielder Robbie Grossman (8) is congratulated by second baseman Tommy La Stella (3) after scoring during the eighth inning in game three of the 2020 ALDS against the Houston Astros at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Hanashiro-USA TODAY Sports /

Tommy La Stella, 2B

2020 Team: Oakland Athletics

2020 Salary: $3.25 million

If the Philadelphia Phillies are looking to replace more of Gregorius’ offensive production as opposed to his defense, investing in a guy like Tommy La Stella would likely be their best bet (outside of Lindor obviously). Prior to his tibia injury in 2019, La Stella was legitimately one of the best batters in the entire American League. He slashed .296/.346/.486 across 80 games, and was on pace for a 30+ home run season.

He bounced back fairly well this past season, hitting .281 with an .819 OPS. His power numbers were a bit down compared to his All-Star season the year prior, but he was still an extremely productive hitter at the plate.

La Stella is exclusively a second baseman, so again this goes with the idea that the Philadelphia Phillies are okay with moving Segura back to shortstop. La Stella is a pretty solid defensive infielder as well, as his error numbers are always low and his fielding percentage ranks towards the higher side.

La Stella’s market in free agency is a bit of an unknown, as he holds some name value to him but he’s still only a year removed from that nasty broken tibia that he suffered. COVID-19 revenue losses could bring his asking price way down, which is where the Phillies could swoop in and snag him on an affordable deal.

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