The Phillies explored a possible trade for Justin Upton this offseason.
Ruben Amaro spoke to Kevin Towers about the right-handed hitting outfielder on more than one occasion before Arizona traded him to Atlanta this week.
"We just didn't really see a fit," Amaro said.
"We communicated a few times with K.T. Clearly, what he was looking for and what we were willing to give were a little different."