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Rollins, who has veto rights, was expected to approve the
trade, according to CBS Sports.
Rollins, 36, was an All-Star three times in his 15 seasons with
the Phillies. He hit .243/.323/.394 last season and will be paid
$11 million in 2015.
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The Pittsburgh Pirates acquired left-hander Antonio Bastardo
from the Phillies in exchange for minor-league left-hander Joely
Rodriguez on Wednesday.
Bastardo had a 3.94 ERA and struck out 81 in 64 innings for the
Phillies last season. Rodriguez, 23, was 6-11 with a 4.84 ERA at
Double-A last season.
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Coveted free agent left-hander Jon Lester and the Chicago Cubs
agreed to a six-year, $155 million deal late Tuesday.
The contract reportedly includes a vesting seventh-year option
for an additional $15 million.
(Editing by Andrew Both)
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