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Dodgers Sign David Wells

Posted Aug 24, 07 3:30 AM CDT in Sports 

(Newser) – The Los Angeles Dodgers became the ninth team to sign David Wells yesterday, one week after the San Diego Padres placed him on release waivers. Wells, 44, posted a 14.33 ERA in his last three starts , dropping to 5-8 with a 5.54 ERA this season. The one-time Bronx hero is slated to start Sunday against the Mets in New York.

Though the Dodgers haven't released details of his contract, Wells' salary will likely be comparable to what he was making in San Diego. In addition to his pro-rated income, LA has agreed to pay Wells an incentive for each game he starts—of just over $175,000—roughly equivalent to his former arrangement with the Padres.

Source Associated Press

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San Diego Padres starting pitcher David Wells chats with teammates during batting practice before the Padres play the Colorado Rockies in a Major League Baseball game in Denver on Tuesday, July 24, 2007....   (Associated Press)
San Diego Padres' David Wells pitches in the first inning against the St. Louis Cardinals in this Aug. 6, 2007 file photo, in St. Louis. Wells, designated for assignment by his hometown Padres on Aug....   (Associated Press)
San Diego Padres starter David Wells pitches in the first inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks in a baseball game in San Diego, Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2007. (AP Photo/Lenny Ignelzi)   (Associated Press)
San Diego Padres starting pitcher David Wells chats with teammates during batting practice before the Padres play the Colorado Rockies in a Major League Baseball game in Denver on Tuesday, July 24, 2007....   (Associated Press)
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