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Dessens agrees to minor league contract with Mets

Published Dec. 16, 2009 11:17 p.m. ET

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Right-hander Elmer Dessens is staying with the New York Mets, agreeing to a minor league contract.

Dessens, who turns 39 next month, would get a split contract if added to the 40-man roster that would pay $700,000 in the majors and $90,000 in the minors.

He had no record and a 3.31 ERA in 28 appearances for the Mets last season, and has a 48-62 record with five teams in 13 major league seasons.

He can earn $150,000 in bonuses under Friday's deal: $30,000 each for 20, 30, 40, 50 and 60 relief appearances.

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