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Lidge, Romero Test Arms

Phillies relievers J.C. Romero and Brad Lidge returned to the mound on Sunday for the first time in a long time.

Romero threw for the first time since elbow surgery in October to repair a torn flexor tendon, while Lidge threw for the first time since elbow and knee surgeries this offseason.

Romero threw 23 pitches, all fastballs, and Lidge threw 35.

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Rollins: Phillies Better Than Last Year

Phillies shortstop Jimmy Rollins believes that this year's edition of the team is better than the 2009 one.

Philadelphia, coming off a World Series win, lost to the Yankees in the Fall Classic.

"We were a pretty good team," Rollins said of the 2009 team.

"We didn't play good for six games, but we were a pretty good team. You pick up a guy like Roy Halladay, it's tough to say you're not better automatically. I would say it's pretty close. I couldn't say we're much better, but when you get a guy like Roy Halladay, it seems like at least another five wins on his own."

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Source: Phillies, Wilkerson Reach Deal

The Phillies have reached an agreement on a minor-league deal with outfielder Brad Wilkerson, a source told ESPN.com.

Wilkerson, 32, is a .247 career hitter in eight seasons with Montreal, Washington, Texas, Seattle and Toronto.

He hasn't played in the major leagues since 2008.

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