Phillies | Shane Victorino wanted to return

During an appearance with children at the Shane Victorino Boys and Girls Club in Philadelphia Friday, Jan. 4, Boston Red Sox OF Shane Victorino said he wanted to return to the Philadelphia Phillies this offseason. "I wanted to come back," he said. "We kept in touch and I informed them of what was going on and the opportunities I was getting. We gave them every last shot to give me an opportunity to come back. This is the place I wanted to be. But unfortunately it didn't work out."

2013-01-05 09:20:32 | Source: The Philadelphia Inquirer - Matt Gelb

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