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Delgado's contract includes escalator clause worth $4 million

By Jayson Stark
ESPN.com

Friday, September 12, 2008

As Carlos Delgado elevates his MVP profile, he might also be elevating his 2009 paycheck. Buried in the fine print of the four-year contract Delgado signed with Florida before the 2005 season is an escalator clause that could turn his $12-million option for next year into a $16-million guarantee. The escalator isn't based on plate appearances or games played, or any of the vehicles usually used in these situations, however. It's based on awards and award voting. And ...

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