There is good news tonight, Padre fans.
The tireless Bernie Wilson of AP reports the Friars are close
to inking a 2-year extension of Khalil Greene's contract for
a total $11 million.
Attaboys to all involved if this Big deal goes through.
The Padres 2007 MVP needs to stay right here. :))
Hoover
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Padres nearing $11 million, 2-year deal with Greene
Feb 3, 2008
by Bernie Wilson
Khalil Greene's big 2007 season with the San Diego Padres is about to
pay off with a nice contract that will allow the shortstop to avoid
arbitration.
The two sides spoke Saturday and were closing in on a two-year deal
worth roughly $11 million, according to a person familiar with the
negotiations who spoke on condition of anonymity because the deal
hasn't been finalized.
Greene reportedly was going to ask for $4.9 million in arbitration,
while the club was expected to offer $4 million.
The soft-spoken Greene was named the team's 2007 MVP after hitting
..254 and setting career highs with 27 homers, 44 doubles and 97 RBIs.
He also played in a career-best 153 games after missing time in
previous seasons due to injuries.
Greene set a club record with a .984 fielding percentage over 690
chances.
Retaining Greene is important since he's one of the Padres' few home-
grown talents. He was the 13th pick overall in the 2002 draft and made
his big league debut on Sept. 3, 2003.
In December, the Padres gave another homegrown player, NL Cy Young
Award winner Jake Peavy, a $52 million, 3-year contract extension. It
is the biggest deal in club history.
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