Phillies give Victorino a three year deal by Scott Butler 1/21/10
Two down, one to go. A day after signing Joe Blanton to a three-year deal, the Phillies did it again, signing Shane Victorino to a three-year extension worth $22 million. The extension will take care of Victorino's final two years of arbitration and his first year of free agency. Prior to the deal, Victorino wanted $5.8 million in arbitration and the Phillies offered $4.75 million.
Phillies assistant general manager Scott Proefrock said Thursday the Phillies also could lock up Ruiz to a new contract before the end of next week.
Victorino hit .292 with 39 doubles, 13 triples, 10 home runs, 62 RBIs and 25 stolen bases last season. He was voted into his first National League All-Star team and won his second Gold Glove.
