Published on Tuesday, January 26, 2010
By Whittier Daily News Staff Writer
Ronnie Belliard's new contract with the Dodgers was worth the wait. Worth the weight, that is.
The infielder's $825,000, one-year contract, which was announced Tuesday, will become guaranteed only if he reports to spring training at 209 pounds or less. If he reports at over 209 pounds, the Dodgers can release him and owe only termination pay.
Los Angeles acquired Belliard from the Washington Nationals on Aug. 30, and the veteran immediately assumed a key role in their infield. Starting 10 games at second base and nine at third base, he batted .351 with 17 RBIs in 24 games down the stretch while the Dodgers won the NL West.
Belliard also started all eight of the Dodgers' playoff games, batting .300.
"Ronnie was a tremendous asset to us at the end of last year in both a starting role and off the bench," Dodgers general manager Ned Colletti said.
He can earn an additional $250,000 under his new deal: $50,000 each for 350, 400, 450, 500 and 550 plate appearances
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