The rich get richer. On Friday night the Philadelphia Phillies acquired the top remaining bat on the trade market, landing outfielder Hunter Pence in multi-player deal.

Already boasting one of the best starting rotations in the history of baseball, the Phillies are now the clear favorites to win the National League and the likely frontrunners to win this year’s World Series.

For Pence he’s going from the worst team in baseball to the best. He gained 31.5 games in the standings over night.

He should provide immediate relief for an offense that has struggled. Entering Friday, Pence was hitting 72 points higher and slugging 74 points higher than Phillies right fielders. He also hits from the right side of the plate and the Phillies as a team have struggled against lefties this season.

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