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The Philadelphia Phillies have signed SS Didi Gregorius to a one year, $14 million deal, according to WFAN's Sweeny Murti. The Yankees reportedly had no interest in re-signing Gregorius. He is looking to rebuild his value this season as injuries limited him to 82 games in 2019. Gregorius will reunite with old manager Joe Girardi in Philadelphia.
Gregorius had somewhat of a resurgence in the playoffs, hitting .400 with one homer and 6 RBI in the ALDS against the Minnesota Twins. Gregorius was being pursued by the Milwaukee Brewers and Cincinnati Reds, but his comfort level with Girardi, who managed him for 3 years, ultimately led him to chose the Phillies. Girardi said of the signing that "I've always been a big fan of Didi and what he's been able to accomplish." Gregorius will likely play shortstop every day, moving Jean Segura to 2nd base and Scott Kingery to 3rd.
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