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Nationals buy out Kearns for $1 million

: 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. (Updated 11/07/2009). Full Article at CBS Sports

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Related Quotes

  1. Since Brandon has recovered well from his surgery, we have decided to exercise his option ... His accomplishments for our organization have been significant. We look forward to him returning to the mound.
    – Josh Byrnes SOURCE: Los Angeles Times 2 weeks ago
  2. I feel this is the best decision for me
    – Dez Bryant SOURCE: The Washington Post 2 weeks ago
  3. I think he was taken by surprise by it ... And that was another reason why we posed the question to him now rather than later. You know, his response was, he's never played second base before. I gave him a laundry list of great players who have continued their careers moving from shortstop to second bas...
    SOURCE: The Washington Post 2 months ago
  4. I think Guzy is a reliable guy at shortstop
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  1. ST. LOUIS, MO - AUGUST 30: Albert Pujols #5 of the St. Louis Cardinals hits the game-winning RBI single against the Washington Nationals on August 30, 2009 at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Missouri. The Cardinals beat the Nationals 2-1.
  2. CHICAGO, IL - AUGUST 27: Third baseman Aramis Ramirez #16 of the Chicago Cubs is congratulated by team mates after hitting the baseball for a home run against the Washington Nationals at Wrigley Field on August 27, 2009 in Chicago, Illinois. The Nationals defeated the Cubs 5-4.
  3. WASHINGTON - AUGUST 21: Sports agent Scott Boras (R) talks with Washington Nationals principal owner Mark Lerner (L) during pregame warmups at Nationals Park August 21, 2009 in Washington, DC.
  4. WASHINGTON - AUGUST 6: Elijah Dukes #34 of the Washington Nationals celebrates his home run in the seventh inning against the Florida Marlins during their MLB game on August 6, 2009 at Nationals Park in Washington, DC.
  5. NEW YORK - JUNE 18: Alex Rodriguez #13 of the New York Yankees misses a ball hit by Cristian Guzman of the Washington Nationals resulting in a double during their game on June 18, 2009 at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx Borough of New York City.
  6. NEW YORK - JUNE 17: Adam Dunn #44 of the Washington Nationals celebrates his fourth inning home run against the New York Yankees with teammate Elijah Dukes #34 on June 17, 2009 at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx borough of New York City.
  7. New York Mets pitcher John Maine, left, talks with catcher Omir Santos in the first inning of a baseball game with the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park in Washington, Saturday, June 6, 2009.
  8. WASHINGTON - JUNE 04: Randy Johnson #51 of the San Francisco Giants pitches against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park on June 4, 2009 in Washington, DC. Johnson is vying for his 300th career victory.
  9. WASHINGTON - JUNE 03: Manager Manny Acta #14 of the Washington Nationals watches the grounds crew prepare the field for play after a rain delay of the game against the San Francisco Giants at Nationals Park on June 3, 2009 in Washington, DC.

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  2. Arizona Diamondbacks Arizona Diamondbacks
  3. Kansas City Royals Kansas City Royals
  4. Austin Kearns Austin Kearns
  5. New York Yankees New York Yankees
  6. Philadelphia Phillies Philadelphia Phillies