By SCOTT LAUBERNEW YORK -- Tadahito Iguchi has rejoined the Phillies.
Iguchi, who spent the final two months of last season with the Phillies, has agreed to a contract with the team today. Iguchi was released by the Padres earlier this week after batting .231. The Los Angeles Times reported in today's editions that Iguchi's agent, Rocky Hall, had been contacted by the Phillies and Dodgers.
Because he was acquired after Aug. 31, Iguchi isn't eligible to play in the postseason if the Phillies qualify by winning the National League East or the wild card.
Iguchi, 33, batted .304 with three homers and 12 RBIs in 45 games for the Phillies last season. He was acquired in late July to replace injured second baseman Chase Utley, who broke his hand. Iguchi figures to be used as a pinch-hitter and possibly at third base.
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Interesting pickup. Not surprising though. I'm still waiting to hear that Jason Donald has been called up but I shouldn't get my hopes up.
Can't wait for the series to start tonight!
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