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Joe Smith agrees to $870,000 deal with Indians

Published Dec. 2, 2010 10:19 p.m. ET

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Right-hander Joe Smith and the Cleveland Indians have agree to a one-year contract worth $870,000.

The 26-year-old was 2-2 with a 3.83 ERA in 53 relief appearances for the Indians this year. He has an 11-7 record and 3.57 ERA in four major league seasons, beginning his career with the New York Mets.

Smith had been eligible for salary arbitration. He can earn an additional $30,000 in performance bonuses under Thursday's agreement.

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