Internet sport betting had the Philadelphia Phillies signing Placido Polanco to a three-year deal. Polanco is expected to take over at third base for the Phillies and his presence will upgrade an already good lineup. The Phillies are one of the favorites to win next year’s World Series in offshore sports betting.
Internet sport betting saw the Phillies win 93 games a year ago in the regular season and make the World Series before losing to the New York Yankees. One of the weaknesses for Philadelphia was at third base so Polanco should upgrade that position. The contract for Polanco is for $18 million for three years as Internet sport betting indicates and includes an option for a fourth year. Offshore sports betting indicated that the contract also includes performance bonuses such as Gold Glove, Silver Slugger, etc.
The signing brings Polanco back to Philadelphia. The former Phillies second baseman won two Gold Gloves at the position as Internet sport betting stats showed. He played 95 games though at third base and that is where the team wants him. “I feel very comfortable playing third base.” Polanco told a local TV station. The Phillies had Pedro Feliz at third base last offshore sports betting year but they did not pick up the option on Feliz. The Phillies are looking at hitting Polanco second in the lineup behind Jimmy Rollins.
That would put Shane Victorino lower in the order. Polanco was simply great for the Phillies at home. He hit .337 at Citizens Bank Park when he played for the Phillies as offshore sports betting numbers had it. He had more walks than strikeouts and he is simply an excellent on-base guy to have in the lineup. He has never struck out 50 times in any season as Internet sport betting stats show. Feliz on the other hand was a strikeout machine, striking out almost three times as much as he walked.
The Phillies were 4th in runs scored a year ago but a look into the Internet sport betting stats show they were not the best team in certain situations. They hit the long ball very well but they struggled at times in terms of situational hitting and in batting average. Polanco excels in both of those areas and will be a big help for the Phillies and he will impact Internet sport betting odds.