From 2002 to 2005, Placido Polanco was a consistent, dependable second baseman for the Philadelphia Phillies. When Chase Utley burst onto the scene, Polanco was regulated to splitting time at third base.
Now the 34-year-old is returning to Philadelphia, this time as the starting third baseman. The Phillies and Polanco have agreed to a three-year, $18 million contract. A mutual option for a fourth year is also included as well as $450,000 available in award incentives.
After Pedro Feliz's option was declined earlier in the offseason, the National League champions were rumored to be interested in Adrian Beltre, Chone Figgins, Mark DeRosa and Polanco. When the Detroit Tigers declined to offer Polanco arbitration, the Phillies zeroed in on their man.
The familiarity with the organization and t ...
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Philadelphia Phillies Sign Placido Polanco, Fill Hole at Third Base
Posted: 3rd December 2009 by Christian Karcole in MLBComments Off on Philadelphia Phillies Sign Placido Polanco, Fill Hole at Third Base