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Thursday, May 15, 2008 (5/15/2008 09:09:00 AM) - Jason Christopherson JS is reporting the Brewers will announce a contract extension with Ryan Braun at a 10 a.m. press conference today. Tom H is (rightfully so, considering the press conference hasn't happened yet) a little vague on the details--it sounded like a seven year extension AFTER this year, which would mean it buys out two years of free agency. Assuming the per-year average money is in the neighborhood of Tulowitzki's deal, I see this as a good deal--particularly if it buys out two years. The way arbitration numbers are escalating, this would save the Brewers a huge amount of money if Braun stays healthy and continues to produce as he has so far (or even if he regresses a bit). UPDATE: 8 years (including 2008), $45 million. Two years of free agency bought out. Hard to complain about this. 5/15/2008 09:09:00 AM |
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