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The Red Sox announced that they have released pitcher Carlos Silva. The
right-hander signed a minor league deal with Boston just after the New Year.
Silva was released by the Cubs last March with $11.5MM left on his contract.
He hooked on with the Yankees shortly thereafter but was released in July as
he was hampered by shoulder problems through seven minor league starts.
Silva's last big league season was with the Cubs in 2010 as he posted a 4.22
ERA with 6.4 K/9 and 1.9 BB/9 through 113 innings.
Had he made Boston's big league squad, Silva would have earned a base salary
of $1MM for 2012. The 32-year-old's contract also included performance
bonuses and an additional $50K for winning Comeback Player of the Year.