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Oct 24 (The Sports Xchange) - Tampa Bay Rays manager Joe Maddon exercised an opt-out clause in his contract Friday and is leaving the organization immediately. Maddon had a year left on his contract at $2 million but now becomes a free agent. He told the Tampa Bay Times that his decision to leave the club was a combination of financial issues and curiosity over other opportunities out there. Maddon said there was discussion with the Rays on a new contract but "we were still too far apart." Maddon said he has no new job lined up but hopes to manage in 2015. ...
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