The Phils were busy today. First they locked up Shane Victorino for 3 years and $22 million, which means only Carlos Ruiz remains in danger of arbitration. Then they signed pitcher Jose Contreras to a 1 year deal close a million but under it. Contreras struggled last season as starter for the White Sox last season with a 5-13 record and a 5.42 ERA. He was then traded to the Colorado Rockies at the end of season and there, primarily as a reliever he was lights out with a 1.92 ERA. He was so good in fact that Colorado put him on the playoff roster. So while he probably won't start for the Phils, he should definitely be strong arm to have out of the bullpen, which can go to 2-3 innings like Chan Ho Park last season. As for Victorino, well you don't need me to tell you why the best centerfielder in the NL will be in red pinstripes for the next 3 seasons.
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Nice to know that the Flyin Hawaiin will be with the Phils for a few more years at least. As for Contreras I suppose we'll see how that turns out.
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yeah I guess we'll see
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