Placido Polanco speaks with members of the news media at a news conference in Philadelphia on Thursday, Dec. 3, 2009. Polanco signed a three-year, $18 million contract with the Philadelphia Phillies. AP Photo logo AP Photo 3 months ago

Placido Polanco speaks with members of the news media at a news conference in Philadelphia on Thursday, Dec. 3, 2009. Polanco signed a three-year, $18 million contract with the Philadelphia Phillies.

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  1. CLEARWATER, FL - FEBRUARY 25: Infielder Placido Polanco #27 of the Philadelphia Phillies bats against the New York Yankees March 4, 2010 at the Bright House Field in Clearwater, Florida.
  2. CLEARWATER, FL - FEBRUARY 25: Placido Polanco #27 of the Philadelphia Phillies throws to first base against the New York Yankees March 4, 2010 at the Bright House Field in Clearwater, Florida.
  3. CLEARWATER, FL - FEBRUARY 25: Placido Polanco #27 of the Philadelphia Phillies drops a pop up near third base against the New York Yankees March 4, 2010 at the Bright House Field in Clearwater, Florida.
  4. Philadelphia Phillies' Placido Polanco, right, yawns as he waits on teammate Jayson Werth, left, and his turn to be photographed during photo day at spring training baseball on Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2010 in Clearwater, Fla.
  5. Philadelphia Phillies' Placido Polanco rips a base hit past Toronto Blue Jays' Brad Emaus during the third inning of a spring training baseball game, Friday, March 5, 2010, in Dunedin, Fla.
  6. Philadelphia Phillies' Placido Polanco lunges for a Toronto Blue Jays' Joey Gathright foul ball during the third inning of a spring training baseball game, Friday, March 5, 2010, in Dunedin, Fla.
  7. Philadelphia Phillies third baseman Placido Polanco mispplays a pop fly foul ball by New York Yankees batter Randy Winn during a spring training baseball game at Brighthouse Field in Clearwater, Fla., Thursday, March 4, 2010.
  8. Philadelphia Phillies third baseman Placido Polanco (27) and shortstop Jimmy Rollins greet each other as the Phillies are announced before the start of their spring training baseball game against the New York Yankees at Brighthouse Field in Clearwater, Fla., Thursday, March 4, 2010.
  9. Philadelphia Phillies' Jayson Werth, right, is greeted by teammate Jimmy Rollins (11) after hitting a three-run home run off New York Yankees pitcher Damaso Marte during the fifth inning of a spring training baseball game in Clearwater, Fla., Wednesday, March 17, 2010.
  10. Philadelphia Phillies' Jayson Werth, left, rounds the bases past New York Yankees third baseman Alex Rodriguez after hitting a three-run home run off Yankees pitcher Damaso Marte in the fifth inning of a spring training baseball game in Clearwater, Fla., Wednesday, March 17, 2010.
  11. Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Joe Blanton throws against the New York Yankees during the fourth inning of a spring training baseball game in Clearwater, Fla., Wednesday, March 17, 2010.
  12. New York Yankees pitcher Andy Pettitte throws against the Philadelphia Phillies in the fourth inning of a spring training baseball game in Clearwater, Fla., Wednesday, March 17, 2010.
  13. Philadelphia Phillies catcher Carlos Ruiz, right, waits for the late relay throw as New York Yankees' Randy Winn scores during the fourth inning of a spring training baseball game in Clearwater, Fla., Wednesday, March 17, 2010. Winn scored on a double by teammate Francisco Cervelli.
  14. Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Cole Hamels, right, signs autographs for fans before a spring training baseball game against the New York Yankees in Clearwater, Fla., Wednesday, March 17, 2010.
  15. Philadelphia Phillies' Jimmy Rollins warms up before a spring training baseball game against the New York Yankees in Clearwater, Fla., Wednesday, March 17, 2010.
  16. Philadelphia Phillies' Ryan Howard warms up before a spring training baseball game against the New York Yankees in Clearwater, Fla., Wednesday, March 17, 2010.

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