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Article: Cubs Give Derrek Lee $65 Million to Stay
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- April 11, 2006
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RICK GANO, AP Sports Writer
AP Online
04-11-2006
Dateline: CHICAGO
Chicago Cubs' Derrek Lee smiles during a news conference, Tuesday, April 11, 2006 in Chicago. The Chicago Cubs today agreed to terms with infielder Derrek Lee on $65 million for a five-year deal. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Derrek Lee is staying put. The NL batting champion's lucrative new contract is a reward for his breakout season and a deal he helped negotiate. "I don't think you ever envision a contract like this," Lee said Tuesday at a news conference where the Cubs made official his five-year, $65 million deal.
"You are just kind of playing the game. You see guys signing these contracts, but you don't really see yourself ...