The Philadelphia Phillies and free agent outfielder Geoff Jenkins agreed on a two-year deal believed to be worth about $13 million.
"He can play right or left field and will give Charlie lineup options on an everyday basis," general manager Pat Gillick said, referring to manager Charlie Manuel.
The Phillies also agreed to a one-year deal with pitcher Chad Durbin.
If Jenkins makes a total of 925 plate appearances in the 2008-2009 seasons or 525 plate appearances in 2009, it would trigger a $7.5 million vesting option for 2010. If the agreement fails to vest, he and the Phillies have a mutual option for the third year.
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The Pirates keep coming up second.
Their bid for free-agent starter Chad Durbin, formerly of the Detroit Tigers, was turned down today in favor of one made by the Philadelphia Phillies, according to an industry source. Terms of the contract agreement were not immediately known, but the Pirates and Phillies were the two finalists.
This came a week after the Pirates were the bridesmaid for free-agent reliever Luis Vizcaino, who agreed to terms with the Colorado Rockies for two years and $7.5 million.
Durbin, 30, was 8-7 with a 4.32 ERA last season, one in which he won a spot in the Tigers' rotation in the spring because of an injury to Kenny Rogers, then moved in and out while winding up with 19 starts.
Pirates fall short for Durbin, but still active
Jenkins signs 2 year deal with Phillies
Jenkins signs 2 year deal with Phillies and Durbin signs as well
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