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Dodgers Sign David Wells

Padres released him after a miserable run; now he's back in pennant chase

By Joseph Fasano,  Newser User

Posted Aug 24, 2007 3:30 AM CDT

(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.

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. Wells and the Los Angeles  Dodgers agreed to a contract Thursday, Aug. 23, 2007, and the big...
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. 9, agreed to a contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers on Thursday and the big...
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)
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. Wells and the Los Angeles  Dodgers agreed to a contract Thursday, Aug. 23, 2007, and the big...
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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