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Carlos Silva signs minor league deal with the Boston Red Sox

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By Anthony Caruso III | Publisher

Pitcher Carlos Silva was paid $48 million four years ago. Fast forward four years and he can’t even get a guaranteed contract.

He had to settle for something far less. Silva has agreed to a minor league contract with the Boston Red Sox.

Seattle Mariners pitcher Carlos Silva pauses between pitches against the New York Yankees
Carlos Silva pauses between pitches against the New York Yankees (Getty Images)

He finished last season at the Triple-A level with the New York Yankees. He will likely begin the 2012 season at the Triple-A level with the Red Sox.

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Silva will make a prorated share of $1 million if the Red Sox called him up from the majors at some point this season. Now, he will have to outshine former Major Leaguers at the Triple-A level with the Red Sox.

The Red Sox currently has Brandon Duckworth, Charlie Haeger, Will Inman, Doug Mathis, Tony Pena Jr., Chorye Spoone, Jesse Carlson, Rich Hill, and Justin Thomas at the Triple-A level.

He made seven starts within the Yankees minor league system with a 2.75 ERA.

He signed with the Seattle Mariners four years ago. After struggling, he was traded to the Chicago Cubs in a swap of high-priced disappointments for Milton Bradley.

He pitched in 113 innings for the Cubs in 2010, then was released early last season. He was 10-6 with a 4.22 ERA in 21 starts before being released.

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Silva has pitched for the Minnesota Twins, Philadelphia Phillies, the Mariners, and the Cubs. In his nine-year career, he is 70-70 in his career with a 4.68 ERA in 316 games, including 180 starts.

He also has six complete games, two shutouts, and two saves.

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Anthony Caruso III
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Anthony Caruso III is the Publisher of The Capital Sports Report. He has been in the Journalism field since August 2002. Since that time, Mr. Caruso has covered many marquee events. This includes 13 Heisman Trophy ceremonies, 2 Little World Series events, and one Army-Navy College Football game.
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