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CLEVELAND - Cliff Lee's decision to go for a big score in arbitration or take the Indians'multiyear deal came down to limiting his risk.

``That's when a player starts to get what he's worth,'' Lee said of the arbitration process. ``I considered it, but the security of a three-year deal is nice to have. If I turned down something like that and got in a car accident tomorrow, I'd be kicking myself.''

So there will be no self-inflicted wounds on Lee, who agreed to the deal, which was announced Tuesday.

The contract is worth $14 million in guaranteed money, plus an $8 million club option for 2010 and the possibility of another $1 million in incentive and awards bonuses.

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