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Failed attempts at a long-term contract led to trade talks and, ultimately, a one-year agreement worth $5,345,000 to avoid arbitration on Saturday -- two days before his scheduled hearing. Samardzija wouldnt reveal how wide the gap is for a longer contract. "If there wasnt a gap we would have already signed," he said. "But both sides are justified. Its not like anyones asking for some outlandish concept. I understand where theyre coming from. They understand where Im coming from. Thats really all there is to say." Are they still discussing a multi-year deal? "Were not really going to talk about that," he said. "Were about this season. Were looking to get ready to compete and win some ballgames. We dont want any distractions whether its with that or the trade talks or this or that. To me, its a no-comment. Im out there getting ready to do my thing and, like I said before, put no doubt in anybodys minds about who I am or what I can be for this team or this organization." 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Gribkowsky was in charge of selling the bank BayernLBs stake in F1 to investment group CVC Capital Partners. Now at the London trial that began on Tuesday, former F1 shareholder, German media company Constantin Medien, is suing Ecclestone and three other defendants for up to $144 million, claiming F1 was undervalued at the time of the sale. Ecclestone -- estimated by Forbes magazine to be worth $3.8 billion -- was not at the High Court but is expected to give evidence next week. Philip Marshall, representing Constantin Medien, accused Ecclestone of making a "corrupt bargain" with Gribkowsky "to facilitate a sale of the Formula One Group by a purchaser chosen by Mr. Ecclestone in return for remuneration (for Gribkowsky) and a position (for Ecclestone) relating to Formula One going forward." To that end, Constantin Medien is claiming it lost out due to the deal negotiated by Gribkowsky. Gribkowsky is a defendant in the case along with Ecclestones lawyer, Stephen Mullens, and the Ecclestone family trust, Bambino Holdings. Ecclestone and Bambino benefited by more than $1 billion from the sale of the 47 per cent stake, according tto Marshall, figures that gave F1 an enterprise value of more than $3 billion in "stark contrast" to the actual value of "just in excess" of $2 billion at the time of the sale. Samaje Perine Redskins Jersey. "We see this transaction as being significantly weighted for the benefit of Mr. Ecclestone and Bambino, and significantly to the detriment of BayernLB," Marshall said. Ecclestone is accused of paying Gribkowsky $44 million from 2006 to 2007. "A variety of means were used to conceal the fact the payments were made," Marshall said. Marshall said the judge would have to decide whether the payments were corrupt and if they resulted in the stake being sold at a "significant undervalue." Robert Miles, the lawyer representing Ecclestone, said Constantin Mediens claim "lacks any merit." "This is an artificial, manufactured, complaint," Miles said, insisting there was "no conspiracy" and Constantin "suffered no loss." Miles said in 2006 it had been arranged that Gribkowsky would be given a "consultancy package" and Ecclestone received "tax threats". Ecclestone built his powerbase in F1 from the 1970s and helped to create the Formula One Constructors Association that controlled the business side of the series, including selling the TV rights. The British-based company later became known as Formula One Management. It has fought regular tussles with the teams over finances, but has retained control of the global motor racing extravaganza. CVC, having amassed a 63 per cent stake of F1, has reduced its holding as other investors have come on board in recent years, although a planned flotation has stalled. Ecclestones holding has been diluted to about 5 per cent. 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