According to a Ken Rosenthal of FOXSports, the Philadelphia Phillies have signed Scott Podsednik.  Podsednik had previously made a request to the Toronto Blue Jays to release him in mid-May and that release was granted by the team.

The Jays signed Podsednik to a Minor League contract in mid-February of this season.  Had he made the big league roster, he would have made $1 million.  There was talk that either the Los Angles Angels or the Los Angeles Dodgers would sign the the speedy outfielder.  The Angels were looking for a leadoff hitter and depth for their outfield especially in the wake of not signing Carl Crawford this winter.

In 17 games for the Blue Jay’s A+ and Triple-A teams, he hit .254/.365/.352 with 0 home runs and 7 RBIs.

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