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Originally Posted by Kurant
Obviously we don't know ALL the details yet, but I would assume Chicago negotiated part of the 36 million they owe him because he was traded that Baltimore pays part of that.
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The Cubs will pay 10 million of his 17 million dollar salary for 2005, and Sosa agreed to void his 18 million dollar salary in 2006. The 2006 year was a club option, but if traded, it would be guaranteed with a 4.5 million dollar buyout.
As on O's fan, I am happy with the deal. Their off-season has sucked so far, and they did not have many options left. He still gives you some bat, they did not give up too much to get him, and he will sell some tickets. I like Sosa and hope he stays healthy in 05.