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Found December 16, 2011 on Fox Sports:
PLAYERS: Michael Cuddyer,  Seth Smith
TEAMS: Minnesota Twins,  Colorado Rockies,  Philadelphia Phillies,  Seattle Mariners

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The Colorado Rockies and free agent outfielder Michael Cuddyer have agreed to a three-year deal worth about $30 million. CBS Sports and the Denver Post first reported the deal Friday morning. The former Minnesota Twins star is the first big-time free agent the Rockies have signed since 2000, when they brought in pitchers Mike Hampton and Denny Neagle for a combined $172 million. Cuddyer, who hit .284 with 20 home runs and 70 RBIs last season, also was pursued by the Philadelphia Phillies and Seattle Mariners. Cuddyer brings a big bat and a veteran presence to Colorado, where general manager Dan O'Dowd has talked about changing the clubhouse culture after a disappointing 2011 season. With Cuddyer's arrival, Seth Smith could return to a reserve role or serve as trade bait.
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