Phillies give Utley extension
The Philadelphia Philles have given second baseman Chase Utley a seven-year, $85 million contract extension. The 28-year old Utley batted .309 with 32 home runs and 102 RBI in 2006. He also had an MLB-best 35-game hit streak at one point last season.
Bonds, Giants still can't find deal
The San Francisco Giants are reportedly still in discussions with left-fielder Barry Bonds about a new contract. The Giants re-signed Bonds to a one-year, $16 million deal earlier in the off-season, but the recent news about the 42- year old Bonds testing positive for steroids last season has San Francisco worried. Some say that the Giants are carefully trying to back out of the deal. There are some teams that would take on the single-season home run king for about $10 million.
Ohka to make decision soon
30-year old right-hander Tomo Ohka is expected to decide whether he will pitch for the Washington Nationals, Pittsburgh Pirates, or Toronto Blue Jays within the next couple of days. The New York Mets seem to be out of the running.
Cubs, Floyd closing in on deal
The Chicago Cubs are reportedly close to a deal with left-fielder Cliff Floyd. There is no word yet on any potential financial terms.
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