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Blue Jays lock up Rios and Hill
TORONTO — The Toronto Blue Jays took a major step toward building a new core of players for the 2011 season and beyond Friday by locking up young stars Alex Rios and Aaron Hill to long-term deals.
Rios, the two-time all-star right-fielder, gets a $64-million (U.S.), six-year extension that contains an option for the 2015 season worth $13.5 million and a limited no-trade clause.
Hill, a second baseman headed for stardom, inked a $12-million, four-year contract that starts this season and contains options for 2012, 2013 and 2014. The options are not year-to-year — the Blue Jays must extend him by opening day 2011 for three seasons at a total of $26 million, or after the 2011 campaign for one season at $8 million or two at $16 million.
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While I'm not sure if I agree that Hill is headed for stardom, I must say that locking him up for upwards of eight years is a very, very wise move. I'm not as big a fan of the Rios signing, but it is certainly below market value.
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