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1980 Royals get World Series revenge on Phillies playing ‘Family Feud’ (Video)

David Brown, yahoo.com

It took the Kansas City Royals five years to return to the World Series, and win it, after falling to the Philadelphia Phillies in 1980. But did you know it took the Royals less than one offseason to avenge their defeat in '80 by whooping the Fightins o…

Todd Zolecki, MLB.com

The Philadelphia Phillies introduced new third baseman Michael Young at a Tuesday afternoon news conference at Citizens Bank Park.

Todd Zolecki, MLB.com

The Phillies announced on Tuesday that left-hander John Lannan passed his physical and agreed to a one-year, $2.5 million contract.

Associated Press, ESPN.com

Pitcher John Lannan and the Philadelphia Phillies have finalized a $2.5 million, one-year contract.