The Phillies rumored interest in Chan Ho Park came to fruition today... the team reportedly has agreed to a one-year, $2.5 million deal with the 35-year-old right-hander.

"Five teams have contacted me so far, and the Phillies made the biggest efforts among them," Park told the Korea Times.

Park pitched 95 1/3 innings with a 3.40 ERA for the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2008. He made five starts in 54 appearances and expects to get the chance to start with the Phillies.

"I was a little worried about the Citizens Bank Park, the home of the Phillies, which is hitter-friendly, but as they considered me as a starter, I signed with Philadelphia," he said.

This signing can't be well-received if your one of the Phillies young pitchers (J.A. Happ, Kyle Kendrick, Carlos Carrasco, etc.). Park would likely be the front-runner to take the 5th starter spot.

Then again, the Phils signed Ryan Franklin a few years ago to start, but he was beat out by Gavin Floyd and Ryan Madson in spring training.

(The Phils are still negotiating with Jamie Moyer, so don't think this signing effects his possible return to the team).