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Friday, July 15, 2011

K-Rod’s option

By Tangotiger, 08:05 PM

K-Rod had an option that would vest at 17.5MM$, if he finished 21 more games this season. 

How much should you pay him to waive that option?  The Brewers and K-Rod agreed on 0.5MM$.  Does that make sense?  Well, with Axford already the closer, it’s very possible K-Rod would not finish many games.  So, the Brewers could have saved themselves 0.5MM$ and rolled the dice that Axford would not get hurt and/or remain effective.

On the other hand, K-Rod would still like to pad his save totals.  If he gives the Brewers flexibility, then he might be able to do that. 

0.5MM$?  I guess.

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