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Chaminade’s Lannan Inks Phillies Deal
Long Beach native John Lannan signs Major League deal with Philadelphia.
Chaminade High School graduate John Lannan has signed a one year, $2.5 million contract to pitch for the Philadelphia Phillies next season.
The Long Beach native and left-handed pitcher played for the Washington Nationals for parts of the last six seasons. He has a 42-52 lifetime record. He spent most of 2012 in the minor leagues, though he went 4-1 while pitching in Washington this year.
Lannan will compete in spring training for a spot in Philadelphia's starting rotation.
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