Padres wants Wells' services -- and an answer

JP · 01-18-2007, 06:48 PM

Padres hoping for answer by end of week

SAN DIEGO -- David Wells has an offer to pitch this season for the San Diego Padres. And the team wants an answer.

Padres general manager Kevin Towers told the San Diego Union-Tribune that the team would like a decision from 43-year-old Wells -- who indicated at the end of last season that he would retire -- by the end of this week.

"From everything I gather, David wants to pitch for us," Towers told the Union-Tribune. "We've made him a contract proposal. All that remains is the answer.

"Time is important. Spring training is less than a month away (pitchers and catchers report Feb. 14). If he doesn't want to sign with us, we need to pursue our other options."

Wells is technically a free agent who can sign with any team. Toronto is also reportedly interested, but the Padres are clearly in the driver's seat.

Wells was 1-2 for the Padres last season in the month of September. He was 3-5 with a 4.42 ERA overall with San Diego and Boston, which traded him on Aug. 31.

Source: ESPN.com

StylesÃ‚â„¢ · 01-20-2007, 12:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RotoWorld

The Padres and David Wells are close to an agreement on a one-year, $3 million contract.

Wells would be able to make an additional $4 million in incentives. Assuming that Wells doesn't back out at the last minute -- something he has done before -- the Padres will have one of the game's best fifth starters at a very reasonable price.

The Deal is complete!

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