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Phillies, Hunter Pence Agree On Salary For 2012

According to CBS’ Jon Heyman, Hunter Pence and the Phillies have made a deal for 2012. Pence will earn $10.4MM in his first full season as a Phillie. Not too bad, not too cheap either. In 54 games with the Phillies last season, Pence hit for a .324 average, sent 11 out of the park, and drove in 35 teammates. That’s just in 54 games. Can you imagine what he can do in a...
Via The Phillies Blunt  |  17 days ago
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Pence, Phillies agree on new contract

Right fielder Hunter Pence has agreed to a $10.4 million, one-year contract with the Phillies, avoiding arbitration. The deal was announced Friday, and includes award bonuses. Pence hit .314 with 22 homers and a career-high 97 RBI for Houston and Philadelphia last season. He was acquired from the Astros on July 29. The two-time All-Star led the Phillies in several offensive categories...
Via AP on Fox  |  17 days ago
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Ruben, Charlie, and HP3 Highlight PSWA Awards

Hunter Pence accepting the PSWA 2011 Good Guy Award. Photo by: Ian RiccaboniOn a night where Charlie Manuel claimed he felt like a “mosquito in a nudist colony”, myself and colleague Pat Gallen enjoyed a fine spread, a tribute to Smokin’ Joe, and a celebration of Philadelphia athletics at the 108st Annual Philadelphia Sports Writers Association (PSWA) Awards .The...
Via Phillies Nation  |  14 days ago
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Phillies, OF Pence agree to one-year contract

The Philadelphia Phillies have agreed with outfielder Hunter Pence on a one-year, $10.4 million contract avoiding arbitration.Pence had asked for $11.8 million in arbitration last week. The Phillies originally offered him a $9-million deal.The 28-year-old hit .314 with 22 home runs and a career-high 97 RBIs for Houston and Philadelphia last season.Philadelphia has now settled with...
Via Pro Sports Daily  |  17 days ago
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Hunter Pence Amazed By Pat Sajak’s Hilarity

What, you didn’t expect a random tweet this afternoon from Hunter Pence about Pat Sajak’s sense of humor? Same here. Maybe this all has something to do with Sajak telling a media outlet that he’s been hammered while hosting Wheel of Fortune multiple times. Or not. All Pence would add to his comment is to watch the interview. What interview? No idea, but the real...
Via Busted Coverage  |  18 days ago
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Philadelphia Phillies and Outfielder Hunter Pence Agree on One-Year Deal, Avoiding Arbitration

The Philadelphia Phillies have agreed to a one-year deal with outfielder Hunter Pence, avoiding arbitration. The deal, for the 2012 season, is worth $10.4 million. Pence had originally requested $11.8 million and the Phillies had submitted an offer of $9 million. The two sides were able to agree at $10.4 million. Pence will become a free agent after the 2013 season, and there have...
Via Rant Sports  |  17 days ago
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Phillies, Hunter Pence Ink One-Year Deal

Hunter Pence is back. (AP)According to Jon Heyman of CBSSports.com, the Phillies and Hunter Pence have avoided arbitration by coming to terms on a one-year, $10.4 million contract. Heyman was the first to tweet the news just after 3 p.m.Pence had originally asked for $11.8 million, the Phillies countered with $9 million, and the two sides have split the difference.Now comes some...
Via Phillies Nation  |  17 days ago
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Phillies Remain Busy As Spring Training Approaches

Hunter Pence and the Philadelphia Phillies agreed to a 1 year, $10.4 million contract to avoid arbitration. Photo Source : beerleaguer.com The Philadelphia Phillies have had a busy 48 hours, and as spring training inches ever closer, the team looks to be finalizing its roster. After coming to terms with veteran utility infielder Wilson Valdez to avoid arbitration, the Phillies then...
Via Philly Sports World  |  16 days ago
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Hunter Pence’s 2011: Awkward but Effective

During the last week of July, I lost my mind at the prospect that the Phillies would trade one or more of Jarred Cosart, Domonic Brown, and Jonathan Singleton to Houston for right fielder Hunter Pence. But then it happened, and you know what? It all turned out better than anyone could have imagined.Let’s leave aside for a moment all the accoutrements that come with Hunter Pence...
Via Phillies Nation  |  December 13, 2011
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Hunter Pence have come to terms with the Phils, signing a one-year $10.4 million dollars deal.

The Phils have just announced that they have signed the last of their arbitration-eligible players, as Hunter Pence have agreed to a one-year deal worth $10.4 million dollars. Pence, who have come to the Phils in a mid-season trade with the Astros, played in 54 games with the Phils, hitting .324 (67-207) with a .954 OPS, as he hit 12 doubles, 2 triples and 11 home runs, knocking...
Via MyTeamRivals.com  |  17 days ago
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Phillies OF Pence says he's fully recovered

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Hunter Pence said he is fully recovered from sports hernia surgery. Pence told the Philadelphia Daily News that he is "already good to play." He had the surgery on Oct. 11. Recovery time was listed as three to six weeks. Pence was acquired at the trading deadline from the Houston Astros. He batted .324 with 11 homers and 35 RBIs in 54...
Via Pro Sports Daily  |  December 18, 2011
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Hunter Pence: Where Does the Philadelphia Phillies Right Fielder Fit Into the Team’s Plans for the Future?

The Philadelphia Phillies struck gold when they traded for Hunter Pence midway through the 2011 season. GM Ruben Amaro Jr. – who has a penchant for pulling off trades that big high-profile players to Philly – was able to swap four prospects for Pence, a right-handed power bat the Phillies had so desperately lacked. Pence posted a .324/.394/.560 statline in 54 games with the Phillies...
Via Rant Sports  |  December 19, 2011
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Phillies Look-A-Like: Hunter Pence Sings for Coldplay in the Offseason

Patrons at Bogey's agree that Phillies' Right Fielder Hunter Pence has the look of an early 1900's ballplayer. . . Maybe there's a resemblance there-- but we have found his true identity. . .  In the off-season he sings for Coldplay under the stage name Chris Martin. . . Still not sure? Yup, there's no question!    Follow Connie...
Via MyTeamRivals.com  |  November 19, 2011
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Pence speaks a little Japanese

Hunter Pence is an All-Star outfielder for the Phillies, but he's not just a star on the field. The guy even can speak some Japanese.

Via Philly Sports Daily  |  September 30, 2011
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Phanatic on 30 Rock, Pence no Arb & Oswalt a Card

America's most loved mascot made an appearance on the sitcom 30 Rock. Thanks Tina Fey for keeping it real...real Philly.Hunter Pence and the Phillies avoided arbitration, agreeing to a 1 year $10.4M deal. It was the halfway point between the 2 filings ($9M- Phils, $11.8M- Pence).Roy Oswalt appears to be heading to the Cardinals. With Adam Wainwright returning to the rotation...
Via We Should Be GM's  |  16 days ago
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Hunter Pence Wins Good Guy Award

When Hunter Pence came to the Phillies, he immediately brought energy and a spark that the team did not previously have. Fans loved it. What else was great about Pence? He is a really good guy. This is why he has been named "Good Guy" by the Philadelphia Sports Writer's Association. He also joins an outstanding lineup at this year’s awards dinner, including Flyers center Claude...
Via Buzz On Broad  |  January 14, 2012
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Regression Risks

We launched a new feature this week where a four-writer panel (myself, Jeff Erickson, Bernie Pleskoff and Michael Rusignola) each provided an overall Top-350 list for the upcoming season (the rankings will go live with an article by Wednesday). From there, we generated composite rankings for a large share of the player pool, while finding outliers with radically varying values within...
Via Rotowire  |  8 hours ago
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Astros Prospect Rated Highly Among Future First Basemen

Jonathan Singleton’s professional career thus far includes plenty of talk on potential and his value as the centerpiece of Houston’s return in the Hunter Pence trade. According to MLB.com, he’s well on his way to fulfilling both. Jonathan Mayo ranked the top ten prospects at first base and Singleton slots third, behind recently acquired Chicago Cub Anthony Rizzo...
Via Rant Sports  |  22 days ago
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Hunter Pence Wins Team MVP.....For Astros

They say you don't know what you got till it's gone. But the Houston Chapter of the Baseball Writers of America may have taken that to a whole other level with their selection of the Houston Astro's MVP. Hunter Pence- yes, Phillies fans new favorite outfielder- was voted as the Astro's MVP this season, a move that some are saying is a slap in the face by the baseball...
Via Buzz On Broad  |  November 02, 2011
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Hunter Pence Says Recovery From Hernia Surgery Is "Going Well"

Phillies news, yes! Earlier today, we posted a photo of Roy Halladay throwing at Citizens Bank Park, despite the temperature (and the Winter Classic preparation). Now, we have some Hunter Pence news. Not long after the Phillies were eliminated from the playoffs, Pence underwent surgery for a sports hernia. Pence spoke to Bernarda Fallas of the Daily News and sounded very optimistic...
Via Buzz On Broad  |  December 19, 2011
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Pence agrees to one-year, $10.4m deal with Phils

PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- Right fielder Hunter Pence and the Philadelphia Phillies agreed Friday to a $10.4 million, one-year contract.
Via SI.com  |  17 days ago
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Phillies OF Pence has hernia surgery

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Hunter Pence used his Twitter account Tuesday to announce he has had successful sports hernia surgery. "Hey everyone, been hanging around Philly," Pence wrote. "My surgery went well today and I'm feeling good." Pence was acquired at the trading deadline from the Houston Astros. He batted .324 with 11 homers and 35 RBI in...
Via Pro Sports Daily  |  October 11, 2011
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Phillies Look-A-Like: Hunter Pence, Revisited

Last week it was revealed that Hunter Pence is a singer for the group Coldplay in the off-season, performing under the name Chris Martin. But, did you also know he sometimes sings under the stage name Eminem  
Via MyTeamRivals.com  |  November 29, 2011
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Phillies To Give Out Hunter Pence Bobblehead

This is the new Hunter Pence bobblehead that the Phillies will be selling at the Majestic Clubhouse in March.  
Via Buzz On Broad  |  26 days ago
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PSWA Awards Banquet Ticket Giveaway!

Phillies Nation wants you to see Hunter Pence, Charlie Manuel and so many other great local athletes up close and personal. If you’re one of the first 2 people to buy one ticket (or more) you’ll automatically win one free additional ticket to the banquet on January 30. This is a steal of a deal, so get on it now and see your favorite stars!! Click on the link below to...
Via Phillies Nation  |  24 days ago
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