Tuesday, January 06, 2009

Phils finalize deal with Park

The Phillies officially finalized their $2.5 million, one-year contract with veteran pitcher Chan Ho Park on Tuesday.

“We’ve acquired a veteran guy who can pitch in either a starting role or as a reliever,” Phillies general manager Ruben Amaro Jr. said. “He will come to spring training and be given every opportunity to compete for a spot in the starting rotation.”

The 35-year-old right-hander went 4-4 with a 3.40 ERA in 54 appearances for the Los Angeles Dodgers last season. A former All-Star in 2001, Park can earn an additional $2.5 million in performance bonuses.

“I’m very happy to be a Phillie,” Park said. “It’s an honor to be on a championship team. I was trying to beat them in the playoffs last year and now I’m trying to help them win another championship.”

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