So you're looking out the window, watching cars freeze to the road, when
Bobby abreu is headed back the phillies after agreeing to deal
— Jon Heyman (@JonHeymanCBS) January 21, 2014
**'Brakes squealing' sound effect**
**You realize the sound actually came from out the window and wasn't just an audio metaphor indicating sudden shock**
The Phillies have reacquired Bobby Abreu, last seen in 2006 in the dugout, hugging his teammates after he was traded to the Yankees. The 39-year-old Abreu will receive $800,000 on his minor league deal, and compete for a lefty bench spot, which he could very well get. Upside on the 17-year vet is that he gets on base a bunch and hits a cool, timely dinger on occasion. His defense likely isn't improved.
Some fun bullet points:
- Ruben Amaro and Abreu were teammates in 1998.
- Abreu hit the first home run ever in Citizens Bank Park.
- This:
- This:
Phillies used 18 position players in 2004. Just five are still active in baseball. All five are Phillies property.
— Matt Gelb (@magelb) January 21, 2014