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The Rays did a lot of subtracting this winter, but they have finally gotten around to making some additions -- big ones. Tampa Bay has agreed to terms with both Johnny Damon and Manny Ramirez, SI.com reports. The deals are pending physicals and could be officially announced Saturday. Damon actually signed his contract Friday, according to Newsday.
Both are signing at bargain rates, especially relative to what they have earned many seasons in their long careers. Damon will make $5.25 million and could add $750,000 more in attendance bonuses. Ramirez will play (the Rays hope) for a mere $2 million.
Aside from serving as an instant reunion of the 2004 Red Sox, the twin signings should give the Rays some offensive help and perhaps a boost in attendance -- two much-needed quantities after a winter spent watching much of the core of their 2008 and 2010 AL East title teams depart.
Source: http://mlb.fanhouse.com/2011/01/21/report-rays-to-sign-johnny-damon-manny-ramirez/
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