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AP source: Former Phillies third baseman Placido Polanco reaches agreement with Miami Marlins

A person familiar with the negotiations says third baseman Placido Polanco has agreed to terms with the Miami Marlins.

    by Steven Wine, The Associated Press
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MIAMI (AP) — A person familiar with the negotiations says third baseman Placido Polanco has agreed to terms with the Miami Marlins.

The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Thursday because the Marlins hadn't announced a deal.

Polanco, 37, battled injuries this year and hit .257 with two home runs and 19 RBIs in 90 games with Philadelphia. The 15-year veteran is a career .299 hitter with 103 homers.

The deal solidifies the Marlins' lineup following an offseason payroll purge. Other projected starters include Logan Morrison at first base, Donovan Solano at second, Adeiny Hechavarria at shortstop, Jeff Brantly at catcher, Giancarlo Stanton in right field, Justin Ruggiano in center field and Juan Pierre in left field.