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(2010-01-22 00:06:13)
The Philadelphia Phillies and center fielder Shane Victorino finalized a 22 million-dollar, three-year deal on Friday.
The move came a day after the Phillies agreed on a three-year deal worth 24 million dollars with right-handed hurler Joe Blanton.
Victorino, who hit .292 with 39 doubles, 13 triples, 10 home runs, 62 RBIs and 25 stolen bases for the National League champions last season, also earned his second Gold Glove for fielding.
Under the terms of the contract, he'll get five million dollars this year, 7.5 million dollars in 2011 and 9.5 million-dollars in 2012.
Catcher Carlos Ruiz is the only remaining Phillies player in salary arbitration.

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