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Carlos Santana signed a three-year, $60 million deal with the Phillies, as reported by Jon Heyman mid-day Friday. The 31-year-old veteran joins a young core of position players on a club with future money to spend. Santana will play the majority of his time at first base, likely pushing Rhys Hoskins into left field full time. Hitting in the heart of the Philadelphia lineup, Santana will look to continue his very solid approach at the plate. Known for his sturdy on-base skills, Santana has a career .365 OBP, including six…

Man, does Jerry Dipoto love to make trades or what? In what seems like his 463rd trade in his short tenure as the Mariners GM, he acquired speedster Dee Gordon and one million dollars in international slot money from the Miami Marlins for three minor leaguers that we'll get into later. This trade has two significant fantasy impacts. First, obviously, is Gordon, who is arguably the top stolen base threat in the majors.In three of the last four seasons, Gordon has led the National League in stolen bases and was on base to…