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Nick Pavetta declined a qualifying offer from the Red Sox, a decision that carries implications for both him and the team. For those unfamiliar with the qualifying offer system, it allows teams to extend a one-year contract to players coming off arbitration, giving them the option to either accept the offer or become a free agent. If the player declines, as Pavetta did, the team receives a compensatory draft pick if the player signs with another franchise.