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Scott Olsen Contract Details

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Olsen will receive $500,000 in 2011.

Jerry Crasnick reports that Scott Olsen has accepted his deal with the Pittsburgh Pirates, and will make $500,000 in 2011, with the chance to earn up to $3 M in performance bonuses based on starts.  Crasnick also adds that the deal includes a $4 M club option for the 2012 season.  No word on a buyout for the option, although we heard the deal was for $1 M, so it’s possible that the buyout could be $500 K.

The main thing I don’t like about Olsen is his history of attitude problems and fights with teammates.  From a baseball standpoint this isn’t a bad deal.  It’s a low cost for a 27 year old starter, along with an option for 2012 incase he has a surprise season.  If he does have a surprising season, the option will be reasonably priced for 2012, and might give Olsen some strong trade value.

Tim Williams
Tim Williams
Tim is the owner, producer, editor, and lead writer of PiratesProspects.com. He has been running Pirates Prospects since 2009, becoming the first new media reporter and outlet covering the Pirates at the MLB level in 2011 and 2012. His work can also be found in Baseball America, where he has been a contributor since 2014 and the Pirates' correspondent since 2019.

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