The Phillies traded for utility player Ty Wigginton from the Colorado Rockies. The Rockies will either receive cash or a player to be named later.
Wigginton, 34, hit .242, with 15 home runs, and 47 RBI's, in 130 games for Colorado in 2011. He has a .265 average for his 10 season long career.On the defensive side, Wigginton played games at first base, third base, left field, and right field, last season. He also has experience at second base.
Wigginton is signed for the 2012 season for $4 million, but the Rockies are paying half of his salary, so the Phillies only have to pay $2 million. Their is als an option year for 2013 in Wigginton's contract that is also worht $4 million.
Before the trade, it was reported that the Phillies were actively pursuing free agent Michael Cuddyer, for much of the same reasons they acquired Wigginton. But now, it is easy to argue that the Phillies will no longer pursue Cuddyer.
Cuddyer, 33, is a better offensive player, but the price to sign him may have been too steep for the organization, after the signing of closer Jonathan Papelbon.
Wigginton does not quite match the stats of Cuddyer, but is a far more affordable option, and should still be a good addition regardless.
The trade was reported by MLBTradeRumors.com.
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