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#35 RHSP Matt Morris

of the Pittsburgh Pirates whose current status is 25-man

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Proper Name: Matthew Christian Morris

Born on: August 9, 1974

Birthplace: Middletown, NY, USA

Resides in: , ,

Height: 6.0

Weight: 220 lbs.

Nick Name:

Pronounced:

Bats: R

Throws: R

Pos: RHSP

College: Seton Hall U

Age: 35

Service Time: 10

Agent: Barry Axelrod

Signed thru:

2008 season

Free Agent After:

2008 season

Contract:

signed 3-year deal worth 27.5M thru 2008 season on 12/12/05- + he receives a $2M signing bonus payable at the end of the contract and salaries of $5M in 2006 and $9.5M each year in 2007 and 2008- + the deal includes a Team Option for 2009 worth $9M or a $1M buyout- + the option value could rise up to $11M if he reaches certain performance plateaus- + after trade to PIT on 7/31/07, PIT responsible for his $3.34M remaining 2007 salary, his 2008 salary and the option/buyout ($13.84M total guarantee)- + 2005 salary: 2.5M (+ 3.75M in incentives)
Agent: Barry Axelrod

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Career Transactions:

July 31, 2007: Traded from SF to PIT in exchange for Rajai Davis and a PTBNL

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