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Phillies apparently looking at 3 for third base | Philadelphia Inquirer | 11/12/2009

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Amaro has met or spoken by telephone with the agents for a number of free-agent third basemen. In addition to Polanco, DeRosa and Beltre, the crop includes Chone Figgins and Miguel Tejada. All interest the Phillies.

But Polanco, DeRosa, and Beltre appear to be the prime targets - for now. As always, things can change quickly at this time of year.

The Phillies are familiar with Polanco - he played for the club from 2002 to 2005 - and they know he would fit well into their clubhouse. Polanco most recently played second base for Detroit, and on Tuesday won his second American League Gold Glove in the last three years at that position. He is willing to move to third, as long as it's for a contending team.

Polanco, 34, made $4.6 million each of the last four seasons. Something in that range, in a one- or two-year deal, would seem to fit into the Phils' payroll scheme. Polanco is represented by Seth Levinson, who has a good relationship with the Phillies. Levinson also represents Raul Ibanez and Shane Victorino.