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The problem with extending Bedard is the 2012 payroll. We can wish for and project a big increase in payroll all we want but the likelihood of a payroll increase next year is scant. There is $$ coming off the books but a lot of the current players - starting with Felix - are in line for raises next year. The club is going to have what - $12-$14 million to spend in FA? Signing Bedard for $8-$10 million of that means hitting the scrap heap or betting on trades for offense again.