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Atkins, Orioles finalize $4.5M contract (AP) (sports.yahoo.com)

Third baseman Garrett Atkins and the Baltimore Orioles finalized their $4.5 million, one-year contract Tuesday. His deal calls for a $4 million salary next year and includes an $8.5 million club option for 2011 with a $500,000 buyout. Atkins can make an additional $500,000 next year: $250,000 each for 550 and 600 plate appearances.