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 CHICAGO (AP) - Mark Grudzielanek celebrated his new contract with a big night at the plate.
Grudzielanek hit a three-run homer and finished with three hits only hours after agreeing to a $4 million, one-year extension, and Adam Bernero pitched six shutout innings to lead the Kansas City Royals past the Chicago White Sox 10-4 Wednesday night.
Grudzielanek was nearly traded before signing the deal, which has a player option for the 2008 season at $4 million to $4.5 million, depending on plate appearances next year. He can earn $250,000 annually in performance bonuses.
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