Cards C LaRue gets $950K, 1-year deal
November 30, 2009
ST. LOUIS (AP)—Catcher Jason LaRue(notes) has agreed to a $950,000, one-year contractto remain with the St. Louis Cardinals.
Yadier Molina’s(notes) backup for two seasons, LaRue hit .240 with two homers andsix RBIs in 104 at-bats last season. He started 26 games and appeared in 51overall.
“Jason is a great fit for our ballclub in his current role,” Cardinalsgeneral manager John Mozeliak said Monday. “His veteran leadership both on andoff the field is something we value highly.”
LaRue’s deal, the same as his 2009 contract, includes a $50,000 performancebonus if he has 60 starts.
St. Louis also agreed to a minor league contract with infielder Ruben Gotay(notes),who hit .272 with 29 doubles, 11 homers and 57 RBIs last season for Reno,Arizona’s Triple-A farm team.
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