Posted at 2:47 p.m., Thursday, January 31, 2008
Baseball: Wilkerson, Seattle agree to $3M, 1-year deal
Associated Press
SEATTLE — Brad Wilkerson and the Mariners agreed today to a $3 million, one-year contract, a move that could signal Seattle is close to acquiring pitcher Erik Bedard from the Baltimore Orioles.Wilkerson can play all three outfield positions plus first base, and the Mariners have discussed trading outfielder Adam Jones to Baltimore along with others for Bedard.
Jones, a top prospect, had been slated to be the Mariners' starting right fielder this season, replacing the departed Jose Guillen.
Wilkerson could make an additional $2 million in performance bonuses based on plate appearances: $50,000 each for 325, 350, 375 and 400; $100,000 each for 425 and 450; and $200,000 each for 475 and each additional 25 through 650.
