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OF Nix agrees to two-year deal with Phillies

Found December 04, 2011 on Pro Sports Daily: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Laynce Nix
TEAMS: Washington Nationals,  Philadelphia Phillies
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Outfielder Laynce Nix agreed to terms on a two-year deal with the Philadelphia Phillies on Sunday.Financial terms were not disclosed. The deal is expected to become official if the nine-year veteran passes his physical on Monday, according to a report by CSNPhilly.com. Nix, 31, batted .250 with a career-high 16 homers and 44 RBIs with the Washington Nationals last season.
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