J.C. Romero stays with Philadelphia Phillies

Philadelphia Phillies have re-signed free-agent left-hander J.C. Romero. He agreed to a three year contract worth $12 million.

“J.C. had an outstanding three months for us this year, particularly down the stretch,” Phillies, Assistant General Manager Ruben Amaro Jr. said. “He was an integral part of our winning the NL East and we’re very happy we could get him signed before he hit the open market.”

“I’m glad I didn’t have to go out and test the free agent market,” Romero said. “I had a great time with the Phillies and really wanted to come back.