had to leave the game, in the 10th inning. With the Giants out of position players, Feliz moved to catcher, Randy Winn moved from center field to third, Dan Ortmeier moved from right field to center, and pitcher Noah Lowry came into the game in right. After the season, Feliz was honored with a Fielding Bible Award as the best fielding third baseman in MLB in 2007. Following the 2007 season, Felix sought a 3-year contract extension from the Giants, as his previous contract had come to a conclusion; however, the team declined to make such an offer. Feliz declined salary arbitration, instead filing for free agency. Philadelphia Phillies On January 31, 2008, Feliz signed a two-year deal with the Philadelphia Phillies. The Giants had offered Feliz more guaranteed money, but Feliz felt alienated by the Giants' demeanor during contract negotiations. In 2008, struggling with an inflamed lower back, Feliz's power declined from previous seasons, but on October 29, 2008, he delivered one of the most important base hits in Phillies history, when he knocked in Eric Bruntlett, to plate the winning run, in Philadelphia's Game 5, World Series-clinching win over the Tampa Bay Rays. On November 8, 2009, Philadelphia management declined to exercise Feliz's option for the season, thereby making him a free agent, once again. Houston Astros On December 10, 2009, Feliz signed a free agent, $4 million, 1-year deal, with the Houston Astros. St. Louis Cardinals On August 19, 2010, the Astros traded Feliz to the St. Louis Cardinals, in exchange for cash considerations and pitcher David Carpenter. Kansas City Royals On February 3, 2011, Feliz was signed to a Minor League Baseball (MiLB) deal by the Kansas City Royals, with an invitation to Spring Training. On March 27, he was released. Minor leagues redux Feliz signed with the Camden Riversharks in the independent leagues on May 13, 2011. On August 10, 2011, Feliz signed a minor league contract with the San Diego Padres and was assigned to the Triple-A Tucson Padres. Pedro returned to the Riversharks for the 2012 season. Personal life Feliz and his wife Niurka Mateo were married in December 2002. They have 3 daughters and one son References External links Pedro Feliz at Astros Daily 1975 births Living people Arizona League Giants players Bakersfield Blaze players Baseball players at the 2015 Pan American Games Bellingham Giants players Burlington Bees players Camden Riversharks players