One year, $3.3 million for Phillies right-hander

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Brett Myers

Starting Pitcher Philadelphia Phillies Profile

2005 SEASON STATISTICS GM W L BB K ERA 34 13 8 68 208 3.72

PHILADELPHIA -- Brett Myers avoided arbitration, agreeing Thursday to a $3.3 million, one-year contract with the Philadelphia Phillies.

The 25-year-old right-hander went 13-8 with a 3.72 ERA in 34 starts with two complete games for the Phillies last year. His 208 strikeouts were a career high and tied for third-most in the NL.

"Brett had a solid year in 2005, and we are hopeful that he will step up even further in 2006," assistant general manager Ruben Amaro Jr. said.

Myers is 42-33 with a 4.47 ERA in four seasons.

Outfielder Jason Michaels is the Phillies lone arbitration-eligible player remaining.

Copyright 2006 by The Associated Press

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