Jimcs50
12-11-2004, 12:03 PM
Done deal now, he signed a 2 yr contract.
Red Sox, Wells close on two-year deal
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Ken Rosenthal /
Posted: 10 hours ago
The Red Sox have made significant progress toward signing free-agent left-hander David Wells to a two-year contract with incentives, The Sporting News has learned.
The signing of Wells, coupled with the expected return of free-agent right-hander Pedro Martinez, likely would end the Sox's pursuit of free-agent right-hander Carl Pavano.
Wells' deal would be creatively structured, according to a source close to the negotiations, possibly enabling the Sox to engage in other pursuits, including a possible run at free-agent shortstop Edgar Renteria.
However, the Cardinals' talks with Renteria stalled Friday when the team would not grant the player a five-year, $45 million contract, according to a source with knowledge of the negotiations.
Free-agent shortstop Orlando Cabrera could emerge as an fallback position for the Cardinals, but it's also possible that the team will turn to a less expensive option and sign Placido Polanco to play second base.
TPark, looks like the Cards might lost Edgar.
Red Sox, Wells close on two-year deal
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Ken Rosenthal /
Posted: 10 hours ago
The Red Sox have made significant progress toward signing free-agent left-hander David Wells to a two-year contract with incentives, The Sporting News has learned.
The signing of Wells, coupled with the expected return of free-agent right-hander Pedro Martinez, likely would end the Sox's pursuit of free-agent right-hander Carl Pavano.
Wells' deal would be creatively structured, according to a source close to the negotiations, possibly enabling the Sox to engage in other pursuits, including a possible run at free-agent shortstop Edgar Renteria.
However, the Cardinals' talks with Renteria stalled Friday when the team would not grant the player a five-year, $45 million contract, according to a source with knowledge of the negotiations.
Free-agent shortstop Orlando Cabrera could emerge as an fallback position for the Cardinals, but it's also possible that the team will turn to a less expensive option and sign Placido Polanco to play second base.
TPark, looks like the Cards might lost Edgar.