-1-year, $2.5 million contract; club option for 2008 -31-year-old catcher; Texas Rangers -2006: .256 / 11 HR / 41 RBIs in 97 games. -Career highs in 2005 with 21 homers and 60 RBIs in 120 games.
Quote from the article on MLB.com:
"As he put on his Phillies jersey, Barajas spoke of watching Mike Schmidt growing up and how winning played a large role in his decision to come to Philadelphia.
'I could have signed closer to where I live or closer to my family,' he said. 'But it was just about winning. This team is right there.'"
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