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Maybe money wasn't Manny's motivation

By Rob Neyer

Tuesday, March 10, 2009

Remember Manny Ramirez's new $45 million contract? Well, check out the math: Manny Ramirez's money from his new $45 million, two-year contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers won't be fully paid until June 2013, according to contract details obtained Monday by The Associated Press. Ramirez gets a $25 million salary this year, but just $10 million is paid up front. The rest is due in $5 million installments each June 30 in 2010, 2011 and 2012. His contract calls for a $20 million salary in 2010, ...

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