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Left-hander Antonio Bastardo agreed to a one-year deal worth $1.4 million with the Phillies on Friday to avoid arbitration.
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Bastardo had stretches last season where he was dominant, but he also dealt with arm fatigue and mechanical issues. He posted a 2.64 in his 2011 rookie season.
Bastardo was the last remaining arbitration-eligible player for the Phillies this offseason.
- Patrick Gordon is the editor of the Philadelphia Baseball Review. Contact him at pgordon@philadelphiabaseballreview.com or @Philabaseball on Twitter.
- Patrick Gordon is the editor of the Philadelphia Baseball Review. Contact him at pgordon@philadelphiabaseballreview.com or @Philabaseball on Twitter.