Philadelphia Phillies finalize $22 million, 3-year contract with Shane Victorino

Phillies finalize $22 million deal with Victorino

PHILADELPHIA — All-Star center fielder Shane Victorino and the Phillies have finalized a $22 million, three-year contract, a day after pitcher Joe Blanton and Philadelphia completed a $24 million, three-year deal.

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.

He gets $5 million this year, $7.5 million in 2011 and $9.5 million in 2012 under Friday’s agreement.