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Smith will probably sign a two-year deal worth $2.8 million in the first year and a player option the second (about $3.4 million) on Wednesday. Smith could also decline his option after next season and sign under the so-called early Bird rights. With that option,ralph lauren femme,ralph lauren pas cher Dear Liz, he could make as much as $34 million over five years.
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