Apr 10, 2006 4:34 PM EST
Chances appear high that the Red Sox and designated hitter David Ortiz will announce a contract extension as soon as today.
Both sides are keeping extremely quiet, but multiple baseball sources indicated last night that a deal was near for the Red Sox slugger. The contract is believed to be for four years, through the 2010 season and worth in excess of $12 million a season.
When asked about the extension during the Baltimore series this weekend, Ortiz said he had not signed anything yet and was unaware of a deal being imminent. Last-minute hang-ups could postpone an announcement of the deal today, but one would then be expected in the coming days.
Via Boston Herald
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