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Howard Fires AgentAccording to the Phillies, Ryan Howard is seeking new representation after parting ways with Larry Reynolds. Howard made $355,000 last season. He was the best bargain in baseball as he led the majors with 58 homers and 149 RBI while hitting a team-best .313. "He's obviously due for a big raise," assistant general manager Ruben Amaro Jr. said. Howard fired his first agent, St. Louis-based Jim Turner. When Howard was stuck in Triple-A behind Jim Thome, Reynolds faxed the Phillies a trade request. Read the Full Story Discuss Send Feedback Buy Tickets Phillies Trade Conine To RedsThe Phillies made some room in a crowded outfield Thursday, trading veteran Jeff Conine to the Reds for a pair of minor leaguers. Conine became expendable after the Phillies signed outfielder Jayson Werth to a one-year contract Wednesday. Cincinnati Reds, Philadelphia Phillies Read the Full Story Discuss Send Feedback Buy Tickets Barajas, Phillies Agree On One-Year DealRod Barajas and the Phillies agreed to a one-year contract, a person with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press on Wednesday. The deal is contingent on the catcher passing a physical, according to the person, who spoke on condition of anonymity because the move had not yet been announced. Barajas will get $2.5 million, according to ESPN.com. The Philadelphia Inquirer reported that the contract includes an option for a second year. Read the Full Story Discuss Send Feedback Buy Tickets Phillies Reach Agreement With WerthOn Monday, a baseball source said that the Phillies have come to an agreement with outfielder Jayson Werth, who was cut free by the Los Angeles Dodgers last week. Werth, 27, did not play last season because of a left wrist injury that cost him part of 2005 as well. Werth will have to pass a physical before he signs any contract, which could happen as early as today. Contract terms were not available. Read the Full Story Discuss Send Feedback Buy Tickets Garcia Traded To PhiladelphiaThe Chicago White Sox have traded right-handed pitcher Freddy Garcia to the Philadelphia Phillies for pitchers Gavin Floyd and Gio Gonzalez. Garcia went 17-9 and had a 4.53 ERA last season. Floyd made 11 starts with the Phillies last season, while Gonzalez will return to Chicago after being a part of the Jim Thome-Aaron Rowland trade last year. Read the Full Story Discuss Send Feedback Buy Tickets Phillies Dec 2006 Archive
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