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Bobby Abreu Back with Phillies

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8 1 12%20Abreu?  SQUARESPACE CACHEVERSION=1390345920713Christian Petersen/Getty Images(PHILADELPHIA) — Bobby Abreu is a Phillie again.

The 39-year-old outfielder signed a minor league contract with the Philadelphia Phillies Tuesday.

Abreu, who played with the Phillies from 1998-2006, can make up to $800,000 if he makes the big league club.

Abreu hasn’t played in the majors since 2012, when he was a member of the Los Angeles Dodgers.

The two-time All-Star has been playing winter ball in Venezuela, where he is hitting .322 with three home runs and 28 RBIs for Leones del Caracas.

During his 17-year major league career, Abreu has hit .292 hitter with 287 home runs, 1,441 runs scored, 399 stolen bases and a .396 on-base percentage.

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