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Originally Posted by redsmetz
I'm still not entirely convinced that we don't risk having to be stuck with a 2009 year minus the major league minimum. I understand the logic of the other side of the argument, but I still have some doubt regarding the question.
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I guess the Scott Spiezio situation pretty well shows us that we'd be on the hook for 2008 plus the 2009 buyout.
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The 35-year-old Spiezio was entering the final season of a two-year, $4.5 million contract. He was released the same way most players are cut, for failure "to exhibit sufficient skill or competitive ability."
That means the Cardinals owe him this year's $2.3 million salary plus a $100,000 buyout of a $2.5 million team option for 2009 -- because of that, the likelihood of a grievance by the players' union is small.
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