Phillies, Kyle Schwarber Currently "Not Close To A Deal"

"There has been plenty of mutual interest between the Phillies and Kyle Schwarber, leading to a sense around the league (and among MLBTR's staff) that Schwarber's free agent path will ultimately lead him back to the City of Brotherly Love. It doesn't appear, however, that a reunion is imminent, as MLB.com's Todd Zolecki wrote earlier this week that the two sides "are not close to a deal.""

"Zolecki didn't specify if there has been any standstill in talks, or if there is a sizable gap between the two sides in terms of money or contract length. By that same measure, there's also nothing to indicate that talks couldn't heat up with a single phone call. All in all, the news shouldn't be construed as a sign that Schwarber won't re-sign, or that either party is favoring another option."

Kyle Schwarber and the Philadelphia Phillies have mutual interest but are not currently close to a new contract. Specifics about any negotiation standstill or a sizable gap in money or length are unclear. Talks could resume quickly with renewed contact, and the current situation should not be read as a sign that Schwarber will not re-sign. The free-agent market opened only a few weeks ago and many top names remain available. Schwarber's 56-homer season has attracted strong interest, with the Red Sox, Orioles, Pirates and Reds mentioned as potential suitors. DH-only players entering age 33 rarely draw similar attention.

Read at MLB Trade Rumors