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Wednesday, Feb. 20 2:56am ET
* Phillies agree to five-year deal with OF Abreu

PHILADELPHIA (Ticker) -- Bobby Abreu will have some financial security as he recovers from an offseason appendectomy.

The Philadelphia Phillies reportedly have reached agreement on a five-year, $60 million contract with their star right fielder.

According to an ESPN report, the deal -- which contains an option for a sixth year that could push its value to almost $80 million -- will be announced Wednesday.

The 28-year-old Abreu was in the final year of a three-year, $14.25 million contract that was slated to pay him $6 million this season. But he was not eligible for free agency until after the 2003 season.

Abreu may not be able to fully enjoy his new-found wealth as he underwent an emergency appendectomy earlier this month but is expected to report to camp later this month.

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