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PHILADELPHIA -- The Philadelphia Phillies picked up their option for next season on left-hander Rheal Cormier on Tuesday, but will not exercise their options on right-handed relievers Jose Mesa and Mike Williams.

Also, catcher Kelly Stinnett declined his side of a mutual option for 2004 and is eligible for free agency.

Cormier was Philadelphia's most reliable reliever last season, going 8-0 with a 1.70 ERA and one save in 65 games.

Mesa is the Phillies' career saves leader with 111 from 2001-03, but struggled most of last season, going 5-7 with a 6.52 ERA and 24 saves. He lost his closer's role twice during the season and was often booed by fans.

He rarely pitched in September, costing him a guaranteed $5.5 million contract if he finished 55 games.

Acquired from the Pirates in July, Williams had a combined 1-7 record with a 6.14 ERA and 28 saves. He was selected to represent Pittsburgh at the 2003 All-Star Game but slumped with the Phillies.

Stinnett, acquired from Cincinnati on Aug. 31, received a $250,00 buyout. He had three hits in only seven games with Phillies and has a .236 career batting average with 54 homers and 197 RBI in 10 seasons.