Angels expected to announce contract extension for Jered Weaver
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The Angels are expected to announce Tuesday they have signed ace Jered Weaver to a contract extension that is believed to be for five years and $85 million, according to a source close to the situation who was not authorized to speak publicly.
The team has scheduled a news conference for 2 p.m. Tuesday at Angel Stadium.
Agent Scott Boras, who represents Weaver, would not confirm any extension when reached by phone Sunday evening. Weaver, a two-time All-Star who is having his best season, is making $7.37 million this season, the next-to-last that he is under club control.
Weaver is 14-6 and leads the American League with a 2.10 earned-run average, making him a strong candidate for the Cy Young Award.
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