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Phillies Agree To Terms With Feliz

ESPN.com is reporting that the Phillies have agreed to a two-year deal with free-agent third baseman Pedro Feliz, pending a physical.

Feliz batted .253 with 20 home runs and 72 RBIs during the 2007 season with the Giants.

Feliez had a -71% Reina Value in 2007, taking home $5.1 million, but 'deserving' just $1.5 million as he had a season FIC of 88.

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Via RealGM Staff Report


Howard's Arbitration Hearing Set For Feb. 20

ESPN.com has reported that the Philadelphia Phillies and first baseman Ryan Howard have scheduled their arbitration hearing for Feb. 20, the next-to-last day in the arbitration process.

Howard has asked for $10 million in 2008, while the Phillies are offering him just $7 million - the $3 million difference is the greatest between any player and team this season.

Via RealGM Staff Report


Phillies, Howard $3M Apart In Arbitration

Ryan Howard asked the Phillies for a $10 million contract in salary arbitration when players and teams swapped figures.

The Phillies offered Howard, the 2006 NL MVP, a $7 million salary. The $3 million gap between the sides was the largest among the 48 players who exchanged proposals with their teams.

Via espn.com


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