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49ers extend GM Trent Baalke through 2016 season

Found February 10, 2012 on Pro Sports Daily: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Jed York,  Jim Harbaugh,  David Akers,  Carlos Rogers,  Donte Whitner
TEAMS: San Francisco 49ers

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The San Francisco 49ers have extended general manager Trent Baalke's contract through the 2016 season.49ers CEO Jed York announced the deal was finalized on Friday via Twitter."Contentious contract negotiation w/Trent over dinner. Didn't finalize terms until after we finished the chips & salsa."Baalke hired NFL Coach of the Year Jim Harbaugh, acquired kicker David Akers, cornerback Carlos Rogers and safety Donte Whitner prior to the 2011 season.The 49ers went 13-3 and ended an eight-year playoff drought last season.
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