There will be no arbitration cases for the Phillies this off-season. After first signing Chad Durbin to a one-year deal, Joe Blanton and Shane Victorino followed with three-year deals, worth $24 million and $22 millions respectively.
Carlos Ruiz, the team's final arbitration eligible player, agreed on Sunday to a three-year pact, worth $8.85 mill, with a club option for a fourth season. The 31 year old Chooch is obviously a key signing for the team. He's been a rock behind the plate each of the last few seasons, and contributes at the plate when the games increase in importance.
The Phillies are very close to, if not ready, for Spring Training with the club they currently employ.
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