Nationals buy out Kearns for $1 million

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WASHINGTON — The Washington Nationals have declined their $10
million option on outfielder Austin Kearns and are paying a $1
million buyout, presumably ending his disappointing tenure with
the team.

The 29-year-old Kearns hit only .195 with three homers and 17
RBIs in 174 at-bats this season, when he was hampered by a thumb
problem. Elbow and foot injuries limited Kearns to 86 games in
2008, when he batted .217 with seven homers and 32 RBIs.

In 2007, his only full season in Washington, Kearns hit .266
with 16 homers and 74 RBIs.

He joined the Nationals in a midseason trade with the Reds in
2006. On Feb. 1, 2007, the Nationals announced a three-year deal
that paid Kearns $17.5 million, including the buyout.

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