Phillies Sign Revere, Avoid Arbitration

By Todd Zolecki, Phillies.com

The Phillies announced Friday that they have avoided salary arbitration with center fielder Ben Revere.

The parties agreed to a one-year, $1.95 million contract, which includes award bonuses. Revere originally requested $2.425 million, while the Phillies offered $1.4 million.

The Phillies recently avoided arbitration with right-hander Kyle Kendrick, left-hander Antonio Bastardo and outfielder John Mayberry Jr.

All of their players eligible for salary arbitration have been signed.

Revere hit over .300 in his first year with the Phillies, which was cut short by a broken foot. – image/espn.com