By STEPHEN HAWKINS AP Sports Writer

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There have been many great home run hitters born in Pennsylvania . Home of the Philadelphia Phillies and Pittsburgh Pirates, this state has two MLB teams and is the birthplace of over 1,300 MLB players. Here’s a look at the top 10 home run hitters with a hometown in…

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The Philadelphia Phillies can close the book on Brad Lidge. The former closer has signed a one year contract with the Washington Nationals. There had been some talk of Lidge coming back to the Phillies for a reduced rate. That won’t happen now.

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Roy Oswalt is on the cusp of signing with the St. Louis Cardinals, according to a report. Oswalt will sign “soon” with the defending World Series champions, a source told ESPN.com. Like most deals, it will be pending a physical.

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Report: Oswalt set to sign with Cardinals Roy Oswalt is on the cusp of signing with the St. Louis Cardinals, according to a report. Oswalt will sign “soon” with the defending World Series champions, a source told ESPN.com.

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The Philadelphia Phillies have largely stayed intact this offseason instead of overhauling after last October. Phillies fans like myself don’t feel as confident about that as we would have before October 2011, yet at least Philadelphia hasn’t lost as much as the St.

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Right fielder Hunter Pence and the Philadelphia Phillies agreed Friday to a $10.4 million, one-year contract. The deal was at the midpoint between the $11.8 million he had asked for in arbitration last week and the $9 million the Phillies had offered. He can earn additional award bonuses. Pence hit .314 with 22 homers and a career-high 97 RBIs for Houston and Philadelphia last season, when he made…

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Ruben Amaro, the general manager of the Philadelphia Phillies, has expressed hope that Domonic Brown can contribute to the team in 2012. In fact, Amaro plans to give Brown a shot in spring training. That may seem like a surprise considering that the starting outfielders appear to…

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Here are three good Clearwater, Fa., restaurants for Philadelphia Phillies fans to get their grub on before or after a game: Cooters Restaurant and Bar Why you should eat here: Cooters Restaurant and Bar has a fun atmosphere, great wings, and good bar specials.

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Philadelphia Phillies fans will see some familiar faces on the Cincinnati Reds in the 2012 season. The Reds have already inked a deal with former closer Ryan Madson. Now they have acquired Wilson Valdez via trade. The Phillies dealt the utility infielder to Cincinnati for relief…

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