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Jake Westbrook, Cardinals agree to deal

Updated: November 16, 2010, 8:41 PM ET
Associated Press

ORLANDO, Fla. -- Right-hander Jake Westbrook decided to stay with the St. Louis Cardinals, agreeing Tuesday to a $16.5 million, two-year contract.

His deal, the first for a starting free-agent pitcher this offseason, includes an $8.5 million mutual option for 2013.

The 33-year-old was acquired from Cleveland on July 31 and was 4-4 with a 3.48 ERA in 12 starts for the Cardinals. Overall, he was 10-11 with a 4.22 ERA for the Cardinals and Indians.

A 2004 AL All-Star, Westbrook ...

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