DENVER (AP) \u2014 Right-hander Michael Lorenzen and the Colorado Rockies finalized their $8 million, one-year contract on Thursday.<\/p>\n
Lorenzen gets a $7.75 million million salary this year, and the deal includes a $9 million club option for 2027 with a $250,000 buyout plus award bonuses.<\/p>\n
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