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Buehrle signs up a $56 million deal with Chicago
By Audrey Nolan
Mark Buehrle, the left- handed pitcher of the Chicago White Sox agreed to on Sunday a four year extension deal that will pay him $56 million. This has finally ending weeks of speculation about Chicago’s best pitcher.
Fans were advised at the end of Sunday’s game, after winning 6-3 against the Minnesota Twins. In the eighth inning, Buehrle was seen hugging manager Ozzie Guillen and his teammates.
"Knowing that he's going to be here takes a load off everyone. What a happy day. It's pretty cool," Chicago's Jim Thome said. "You play with guys, and when this time of year comes around, you always hear different rumors."
Buehrle didn't get a complete no-trade clause but there are provisions to compensate for that. His contract calls for $14 million in each of the four years. He has a no-trade provision in the first season. If he is traded during a window in the second or third seasons, the annual salary goes to $15 million that year and a fifth season is added, also at $15 million.
"My thinking was I wanted to be guaranteed I was going to be here for four years," the 28-year-old Buehrle said. "And there are some options put in there and some things that if I do get traded, stuff works out for me. ... Both sides had to give in."
He is 6-4 this season with a 3.03 ERA. His career record is 103-70 with a 3.77 ERA. A 38th-round draft pick in 1998. This year, he's been a steady force for a disappointing White Sox team that hit the All-Star break with a 39-47 record. He also pitched a no-hitter on April 18 against the Rangers.
About the Author:
Audrey Nolan is a high-ranking writer on sports for the online betting industry. You can also find more of her work at www.instantactionsports.com.
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