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Jenkins, Phillies reach preliminary two-year agreement
Jenkins, Phillies reach preliminary two-year agreement
Brewers outfielder Geoff Jenkins and the Phils have come to terms on a two-year deal worth about $13 million, with a third-year option that vests based on plate appearances. Jenkins, 33, hit .255/.319/.471 with 21 home runs and 64 RBIs last season. He became a free agent when the Brewers decline his $9 million option for 2008. He had also been negotiating with San Diego. Beerleaguer: A ...
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