The Phillies have addressed their need for left-handed depth in the bullpen by acquiring 26-year-old Jeremy Horst from the Cincinnati Reds for utility infielder Wilson Valdez. Antonio Bastardo was the only dependable lefty reliever the Phils had in 2011. Philadelphia has since added veteran Dontrelle Willis as a free agent. Horst, who will be a
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Jeremy Horst,
Wilson Valdez,
Antonio Bastardo,
Dontrelle Willis
TEAMS: Philadelphia Phillies, Cincinnati Reds
TEAMS: Philadelphia Phillies, Cincinnati Reds
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Yeah, me neither.
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Via Athline
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One of the Phillies most beloved bench players was sent out of town as the Phillies traded Wilson Valdez to the Cincinnati Reds for left-handed relief pitcher Jeremy Horst.
General Manager Ruben Amaro, Jr. announced the move Wednesday afternoon.
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Reds Acquire Valdez, Avoid Arbitration With Masset
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