Report: Vernon Wells Joins Cody Ross on Phillies’ Shopping List

The Philadelphia Phillies are making their list, checking it twice, and apparently adding names. According to CBSSports.com’s Jon Heyman, the Phillies have Cody Ross on their shopping list, which isn’t all that surprising since they’ve already been linked to the outfielder this offseason. Philadelphia has made an addition to that shopping list, though, as they’re reportedly interested in Vernon Wells. Ross, of course, is a free agent, while Wells is believed to be available via trade now that the Angels have added Josh Hamilton to the mix. Wells carries a hefty price tag, but the assumption is that the Angels would have to eat a large portion of the $42 million remaining on his contract in order to move the 34-year-old outfielder. As Heyman points out, the Phillies are seeking a right-handed-hitting outfielder, presumably one who might be able to bat fifth in the Philly lineup. The switch-hitting Nick Swisher is still available on the open market, but he figures to command a decent ...