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In a bold move on Tuesday afternoon, the New York Yankees decided to release Josh Donaldson, effectively absorbing the hit of $50 million over the past two seasons, plus an additional $6 million that will count against their luxury tax for next year.
Donaldson turned out to be a major disappointment, playing a mere 34 games this year before a calf injury put him on the shelf. Now that he’s healed, the Yankees have done him a favor, letting him pursue opportunities with another playoff-aspiring team.
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