Dodgers Agree To Terms With Brad Ausmus

Dylan Hernandez is tweeting a one year deal between the Dodgers and Brad Ausmus is official. The deal is worth $850K and includes an option for 2011. If the Dodgers decline the option Ausmus receives $150K. Ausmus is slotted to be the backup catcher to Russell Martin, and will get 10 to 20 starts. A.J. Ellis is headed back to the minors. Not a bad deal, but I didn't see anything wrong with Ellis getting the backup job. Ausmus is a great guy to have around for both his leadership and team player attitude.