Phillies make it official with Adams


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Updated: 12/20/2012 1:25 pm | Published: 12/20/2012 11:06 am
Relief pitcher Mike Adams #37 of the Texas Rangers reacts after retiring Luis Jimenez of the Seattle Mariners with the bases loaded for the final out of the eighth inning at Safeco Field on September 23, 2012 in Seattle, Washington. (Otto Greule Jr, Getty Images)
Relief pitcher Mike Adams #37 of the Texas Rangers reacts after retiring Luis Jimenez of the Seattle Mariners with the bases loaded for the final out of the eighth inning at Safeco Field on September 23, 2012 in Seattle, Washington. (Otto Greule Jr, Getty Images)

Philadelphia, PA (Sports Network) - The Philadelphia Phillies and pitcher Mike Adams finalized a two-year, $12 million contract on Thursday.

The deal includes a vesting/club option for 2015.

Adams was 5-3 with a 3.27 earned run average in 61 appearances for the Texas Rangers last season. He underwent surgery in October to correct thoracic outlet syndrome, which is caused by a rib pushing down on a nerve and results in a numbing sensation.

The 34-year-old right-hander will set up for closer Jonathan Papelbon, giving the club a formidable late-inning combination.

Since 2008, Adams has posted a 1.98 ERA while tossing 295 innings for San Diego and Texas.

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