GaryMrMets
01-17-2003, 01:14 AM
Padres, LHP Walker Agree to Terms
SAN DIEGO -- Left-hander Kevin Walker and the San Diego Padres avoided salary arbitration when they agreed to a $450,000 contract for next season.
Walker was 0-1 with a 5.63 ERA in 11 relief appearances last season as he returned after having reconstructive elbow surgery in August 2001.
Walker can earn an additional $100,000 in performance bonuses.
Walker was San Diego's only arbitration-eligible player.
SAN DIEGO -- Left-hander Kevin Walker and the San Diego Padres avoided salary arbitration when they agreed to a $450,000 contract for next season.
Walker was 0-1 with a 5.63 ERA in 11 relief appearances last season as he returned after having reconstructive elbow surgery in August 2001.
Walker can earn an additional $100,000 in performance bonuses.
Walker was San Diego's only arbitration-eligible player.