QUOTE (Kalapse @ Jul 15, 2011 -> 04:16 PM)
K-Rod waived the vesting option in exchange for additional compensation, this according to Rosenthal. So they can now use him as a closer without apprehension, I'm curious to see how much he gets out of this. It's a nice move for both sides, avoids any possible unpleasantness and is a big positive for the club as a whole.
His buyout is now $4M.
Smart move by him, because the Brewers were not going to let that vest.