Posted at 6:30 p.m., Wednesday, July 11, 2007
Baseball: Hafner, Indians agree to $57M extension
Associated Press
CLEVELAND — Travis Hafner and the Cleveland Indians agreed to a $57 million, four-year contract extension through the 2012 season.Hafner, the Indians' designated hitter, is making $3.95 million this year, and Cleveland had a 2008 option for a minimum $4.95 million. Under the new deal, he will receive more money next year. The new agreement includes a team option for 2013.
Cleveland is expected to announce the agreement tomorrow.
The 30-year-old Hafner is batting .262 with 14 homers and 57 RBIs this season after hitting .308 last year with 42 homers and 117 RBIs.
