For 2004: <br>In an orgy of extravagance, A-Rod and the $179 million left on his record $252 million, 10-year deal (Texas will pay $67 million of it, the most cash in a trade in big league history) arrive for Alfonso Soriano and a player to be named. Kevin Brown and his $15 million contract is brought in from L.A. for Jeff Weaver, two prospects and $3 million. Slugger Gary Sheffield is signed for three years at $36 million. Pitcher Javier Vazquez is acquired from Montreal for Nick Johnson, Juan Rivera and Randy Choate. Starter Jon Lieber (two years, $4 million), reliever Tom Gordon (two years, $7.25 million) and outfield Kenny Lofton (one year, $6 million) round out the bonanza.
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