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Phils close to re-signing Romero

The Phillies seem close to finalizing a multiyear contract with lefthanded relief pitcher J.C. Romero. There are indications that a deal could be announced as early as today.

    by By Todd Zolecki, INQUIRER STAFF WRITER, Inquirer
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The Phillies bolstered their bullpen and rotation yesterday when they acquired Brad Lidge from the Houston Astros.

Lidge immediately became the Phillies' closer, which returned Brett Myers to the rotation.

But the Phillies aren't finished yet. The Phillies seem close to finalizing a multiyear contract with lefthanded relief pitcher J.C. Romero. There are indications that a deal could be announced as early as today.

Romero went 1-2 with a 1.24 ERA in 51 appearances last season for the Phillies, who signed him to a minor-league contract after the Boston Red Sox released him.