In an article by Enrique Rojas of ESPNdeportes.com, a source tells him that the Pittsburgh Pirates have extended the contract of outfielder Jose Tabata for six years.  Additionally, Tabata had left his former agency, ACES, Inc.

Here’s was Rojas had to say:

“Tabata’s new deal with the Pirates is guaranteed through the 2016 season and includes a restructuring of his contract for 2011. The team has options for 2017, 2018 and 2019 for a total of $37.25 million.

His salary increases to $500,000 this season, along with a $1 million signing bonus in 2011. Tabata will make $750,000 in 2012, $1 million in 2013, $3 million in 2014, $4 million in 2015 and $4.5 million in 2016.”

Tabata would have been arbitration-eligible for the first time in 2014.

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