Transaction Analysis

The League of Extraordinary Salary Commitment

by R.J. Anderson

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Re-sign RHP Jake Peavy to a two-year deal worth $29 million. [10/30]
Exercised 2013 contract option on Gavin Floyd (worth $9.5 million). [10/30]
Declined 2013 contract options on 3B-R Kevin Youkilis (worth $13 million) and RHP Brett Myers (worth $10 million). [10/30]

Rick Hahn is a greenhorn but his first moves as general manager show savvy beyond his experience. The White Sox’ new boss found a way to keep two rotation parts in place while freeing up some additional funds. He also made two obvious decisions to cut bait with in-season acquisitions. Nothing to date tells us whether Hahn will succeed running the show in Chicago, but so far so good.

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