Scout.com: Could Polanco's Return Mean Someone Else Exits?

Could Polanco's Return Mean Someone Else Exits?

Vicente Padilla: A victim of circumstances?		By Chuck Hixson Managing Editor Date: Dec 20, 2004 For the second season in a row, the Phillies were seemingly burned by an arbitration offer that they hoped wouldn't be accepted. Placido Polanco accepted arbitration Sunday and is considered signed by the Phillies for next season. It is also very likely that he will get at least $5 million either through agreeing to a contract or through arbitration. That's a high price for a guy who is figured on to be a platoon player at best. It may mean that another player will be sacrificed to clear salary.

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