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Sanford returns home to California
Three-time All Star signs huge deal with LA
Wednesday, December 21, 2011
LOS ANGELES - A native of Oakdale, Calif., outfielder Danny Sanford is returning to the West Coast after signing a five-year deal worth $96.65 million to play ball for the Los Angeles Dodgers.
"I grew up a big Dodgers fan, watching Mike Piazza for all those years," Sanford said. "It's a dream come true to be able to put on those Dodger blues."
Sanford, 27, hit .291 with 23 home runs and 97 RBI in 158 games with the Detroit Tigers last season, earning his third All Star selection.
In six big league seasons with the San Diego Padres and Detroit, Sanford has hit .277 with 103 homers and 472 RBI in 908 games.
He will be paid $17.4 million in 2012, $18.36 million in 2013, $19.33 million in 2014, $20.3 million in 2015 and $21.26 million in 2016.
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