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Vierling’s Trade Turned Sour | Philadelphia Phillies News
Matt Vierling’s journey from Phillies benchwarmer to Tigers starter shows how baseball deals can turn out differently than expected—Soto fizzled, Vierling thrived… until now. Injuries derailed him last year, and this season’s stats (under .200, 5 homers, shaky defense) make him a tough sell as a Phillies upgrade. Detroit, meanwhile, is stuck in a rebuilding rut, still chasing that ’84 World Series glory despite All-Stars and decent pitching. With the Phillies in playoff contention and the Tigers limping along, Vierling’s trade value is questionable—Tigers fans wouldn’t miss him. And for…
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