The amount was so outrageous that Major League Baseball tried to bail out on its deal with A-B to secure more money.

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Investors know that the current bail-outs are not sustainable: a plan B is needed.

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If bail-outs do not restore confidence, though, Plan B (to the extent that one exists) is that in a few years some countries might peacefully restructure their debts while staying in the euro.

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