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JUAN for the Money…25 for the Show…

Found January 27, 2012 on Pro Sports Blogging:
PLAYERS: Jonathan Papelbon,  Jim Thome,  Dontrelle Willis,  Juan Pierre,  Ty Wigginton,  John Mayberry,  Raul Ibanez,  Roy Oswalt,  Ryan Madson,  Ross Gload,  Brad Lidge,  Jayson Werth,  Wilson Valdez,  Jeremy Horst,  Laynce Nix,  Ryan Howard,  Brian Schneider,  Michael Martinez,  Charlie Manuel,  Shane Victorino,  Jimmy Rollins,  Scott Podsednik,  Ruben Amaro Jr.
TEAMS: Philadelphia Phillies,  Chicago White Sox,  Cincinnati Reds,  Washington Nationals

Well, the Phillies first move of the offseason was a huge splash – signing Jonathan Papelbon to the tune of $50 M/4 years. Ever since then there have been a succession of more obscure, lesser marquee names inking deals (Jim Thome, Dontrelle Willis, Ty Wiggington, Lance Nix). Philadelphia’s real Dream Team seems to be taking shape and will debut in the shadows of the failed Eagles 8-8 2011 season. Between now and Opening Day lie two months of Spring Training and whittling that roster down from 40 to 25. Parlez-vous français, Juan Pierre? The Phillies have officially signed speedy veteran OFJuan Pierre to a Minor League contract with an invitation to Spring Training. Pierre will likely compete with Lance Nix, Ty Wigginton and John Mayberry for the starting left fielder spot. Look for a lot of action for Pierre, Nix, Wigginton and Domonic Brown in Spring Training. Ruben Amaro claims this should be his final free agent acquisition barring injury or major mishap, as the team is nearing i...
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