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Jason Motte, Cardinals agree to $1.95 million deal

Found January 26, 2012 on Memphis Commercial Appeal:
PLAYERS: Jason Motte
TEAMS: St. Louis Cardinals

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Cardinals closer Jason Motte has agreed to a $1.95 million, one-year contract after helping St. Louis win the World Series.
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