You know what, I think you're right.
He's still occupying a roster spot that can be used on someone that, you know, can play in 2013 and won't be sitting in jail.
Why do you want to keep paying a guy money who's sitting at home and failing drug tests, thus embarassing the organization. It's doubtful he'll ever play for you again.
Whoever is signing these checks must be a real dumb ass.