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Big incentives barely register on players

Submitted: Jul 8, 2008 - NEW YORK - Alex Rodriguez's decision to opt out of his contract in October cost him $200,000 in All-Star bonuses from the New York Yankees this year. Rodriguez's old deal, which he agreed to with Texas before the 2001 season, contained provisions that earned him $100,000 bonus for making the AL All-Star team and another $100,000 for receiving the most fan votes in his league.

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