Archive - Jul 27, 2012

PawSox pitchers Duckworth, Mathis opt to leave team for Japan

July 27, 2012

Understand that veteran minor-league ballplayers have provisions written into their contracts that grant them the freedom to explore and seek opportunities elsewhere. These clauses – no doubt put in at the suggestion of one’s agent – are designed with the player’s protection in mind and can be triggered at different points throughout the season.