How is this deal considered a bargain? It ends up being 3/$40M if his 20012 option isn't picked up. It is 4/$50M if his option is picked up or vested. 2012 option becomes guaranteed with: * 55 games finished in 2011, and * 100 games finished in 2010-11, and * doctors declare Rodriguez healthy after 2011 Corderos's contract is 4/$47M if his option isn't picked up. Sure $7M less if no options are picked up, but more per year and more if Rodriguez's option is picked up or vested.