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Dodgers Sign Brad Ausmus
The Dodgers signed Brad Ausmus to a $1MM deal today. The backup catcher will earn $850K in 2010 and there's a mutual option worth $1MM for 2011 with a $150K buyout. Ausmus can earn an extra $100K based on plate appearance incentives this coming season.
Ausmus, 41 in April, hit .295/.343/.368 in 107 plate appearances for LA last season, though offense was never his calling card. His value lies in his defense and veteran leadership. Two NL West rivals - the Giants and Padres - were also connected to Ausmus at various points this offseason.
Dylan Hernandez of The Los Angeles Times broke the news of the signing.
Ben Nicholson-Smith contributed to this post.
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