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The Dodgers and Brad Ausmus have agreed to a one year worth 1 million dollars, Ken Rosenthal is reporting. Ausmus hit .218 with a .303 OBP in 81 games for the Astros last season, but is a very valuable back up catcher.
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The Dodgers and Brad Ausmus have agreed to a one year worth 1 million dollars, Ken Rosenthal is reporting. Ausmus hit .218 with a .303 OBP in 81 games for the Astros last season, but is a very valuable back up catcher. 
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