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Phillies reach deal with Laynce Nix

On the eve of the winter meetings in Dallas, the Phillies have added outfielder Laynce Nix.

Outfielder Laynce Nix hit 16 home runs against righthanded pitchers in 2011. (John Amis/AP)
Outfielder Laynce Nix hit 16 home runs against righthanded pitchers in 2011. (John Amis/AP)Read more
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On the eve of the winter meetings in Dallas, the Phillies have added outfielder Laynce Nix.

The 2-year deal is pending a physical.

The agreement was first reported by CSNPhilly.com.

Nix, 31, is a 9-year veteran who hit .250 with 16 home runs and 44 RBI in 124 games for Washington last season and should give the Phillies a lefthanded option off the bench.

He struck out 82 times in 324 at-bats last season.

Against righthanders, Nix had 16 home runs, 71 strikeouts, and 19 walks in 320 plate appearances, and had a .263/.306/.475 line. His line for his career vs. righthanders is .253/.296/.451

Nix, who can play all three outfield positions, has also spent time with Texas, Milwaukee and Cincinnati.

For his career, Nix is a .244 hitter.

He has hit .187 as a career pinch-hitter with two home runs and 11 RBI in 134 at-bats.