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Francisco Rodriguez, Mets settle

Updated: October 19, 2010, 3:40 PM ET
By Adam Rubin | ESPNNewYork.com

NEW YORK -- Mets closer Francisco Rodriguez's confrontation with his girlfriend's father at Citi Field on Aug. 11 proved costly.

Rodriguez officially agreed Tuesday to forfeit $3.14 million in salary already withheld by the organization. In turn, the Mets reactivated Rodriguez from the disqualified list and restored his contract to guaranteed under the original terms, the sides announced.

Rodriguez is owed $11.5 million in 2011. He has a vesting option for $17.5 million for 2012 if ...

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