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Phillies sign infielder Johan Camargo just before lockout

The big story in Major League Baseball right now is the league’s first work stoppage in 26 years. The owners unanimously voted to lockout the players on Wednesday.

The Phillies have signed infielder Johan Camargo to a one-year contract. (

Before the clock ran out on the last collective bargaining agreement, the Phillies signed one last player to a major league contract.

Late Wednesday, the Phillies signed switch hitting infielder Johan Camargo to a one-year deal. Tim Dierkes of MLB Trade Rumorsreported that the deal is worth $1.4 million guaranteed.