Scott Kazmir Signed to Four-Year Contract Extension with Tampa Bay Rays

Chris Owen reviews the signing of Scott Kazmir to a long term deal.

by Christopher Owen (Scribe)

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May 14, 2008

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Tampa Bay Today announced the signing of Scott Kazmir to a four year contract extension with a fifth year option that could see him stay with the club through the 2012 season.

The contract gives Kazmir a guaranteed $28.5 million, that could go as high as $39.5 million including a fifth year option.

Kazmir has been referred to as the last key Tampa Bay Ray that had yet to have a large contract signed, with Shields and Pena inking deals over the off-season.

So far this season, Kazmir has only two starts after a lengthy period on the Disabled List for an elbow injury.

He is 1-1 this season with a 2.70 ERA, and is unlikely to compete for the American League strike out crown due to his late start.

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  1. Its gunna be nice watching him pitch in the bay area for a atleast a few more years. He pitched good on Thursday and hopefully can stay healthy the rest of the year.
    Keep up the great work Chris. Its nice to see another young rays fan like myself.

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