On the free agent front, San Diego signs P Joaquin Benoit for two years and $15.5 million, while the Phillies sign P Roberto Hernandez, formerly known as Fausto Carmona.

 

On December 18, 2013 — On the free agent front, San Diego signs P Joaquin Benoit for two years and $15.5 million, while the Phillies sign P Roberto Hernandez, formerly known as Fausto Carmona.

 


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