Wednesday, Feb. 20 8:41am 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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