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NEW YORK - Philadelphia shortstop Jimmy Rollins earned his third consecutive Gold Glove on Wednesady and Phillies center fielder Shane Victorino won for the second straight time.

"Defense is a very important part of my game, and it truly is an honor to be recognized as one of the best defensive players in the league," Rollins said in a statement.

Of course, the Gold Gloves were far more rewarding last year, when the Phillies won the World Series for the first time since 1980. Philadelphia failed in its attempt to repeat, losing to the New York Yankees in six games last week.

"I take a lot of pride in fielding my position," Victorino said in a statement.

Rollins became the Phillies 'fifth three-time winner, joining Mike Schmidt (10), Garry Maddox (eight), Manny Trillo and Scott Rolen (three each).

Other winners include: pitcher Adam Wainwright (1st time, St. Louis), catcher Yadier Molina (2, St. Louis), first baseman Adrian Gonzalez (2, San Dego), second baseman Orlando Hudson (4, Los Angeles), third baseman Ryan Zimmerman (1, Washington), former Philadelphia outfielder Michael Bourn (1, Houston) and outfielder Matt Kemp (1, Los Angeles).

Gonzalez, Molina, Rollins and Wainwright each earned $50,000 bonuses, and the price of Gonzalez's 2011 club option increased by $100,000 to $5.7 million. Bourn and Victorino each earned $25,000 bonuses. Hudson and Kemp didn't have bonus provisions in their contracts.

Meanwhile, the Phillies announced that closer Brad Lidge had successful right elbow surgery on Wednesday.

Lidge had his flexor pronator tendon repaired and loose body removed by Dr. Michael Ciccotti, according to team director of baseball communications Greg Casterioto. He should start throwing in eight weeks.

"Brad could be one or two weeks behind in spring training, but overall we feel very good about his recovery time," Philadelphia GM Ruben Amaro Jr., said. "We're hopeful that he will be ready close to Opening Day.

Mariners: Ken Griffey Jr. and the Mariners have agreed to another one-year contract that will keep the popular player in Seattle next year,

Red Sox: Catcher Jason Varitek exercised his $3 million option to stay with Boston Red Sox, choosing to remain with the team as a backup to Victor Martinez.

rather than become a free agent.

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