Phillies agree to deals with Blanton, Victorino

PHILADELPHIA - January 21, 2010

The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the deal hasn't been announced. Victorino was eligible for arbitration.

Earlier Thursday, Joe Blanton agreed to a $24 million, three-year contract that avoided a salary arbitration hearing next month. The 29-year-old right-hander was 12-8 with a 4.05 ERA last year.

Victorino hit .292 with 39 doubles, 13 triples, 10 home runs, 62 RBIs and 25 stolen bases for the NL champions last season. He won his second consecutive Gold Glove.

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