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Phillies Target Jung-Hoo Lee at Deadline | Philadelphia Phillies News
The Phillies are scrambling for outfield help before the trade deadline, facing a barren market with few top prospects to trade. But one name keeps surfacing: Jung-hoo Lee of the Giants. Hitting over .300 with elite contact skills, Lee’s low strikeout rate and ability to consistently put the ball in play make him a perfect fit for a lineup that needs reliable hitters. His contract—$23M over two years with an option—might be pricey, but it’s manageable. The real challenge? Balancing Lee’s potential acquisition with the Phillies’ urgent needs in the rotation and bullpen. A tough, high-stakes…
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