Harrington Sets Deadline for Rockies

Pitcher Matt Harrington, from Palmdale High, will reenter the amateur baseball draft if he does not receive a new contract offer from the Colorado Rockies by Tuesday, his agent said.

Harrington, No. 7 pick in last year’s draft, has been offered a $4-million, seven-year deal by the Rockies but is seeking the same amount over four years.

“Tuesday’s the day [the Harringtons] said they want something done or it’s over,” said Tommy Tanzer, Harrington’s agent. “They’ve made that clear.”

If a deal is not reached, Harrington, a right-hander who throws 97 mph, would play for the St. Paul Saints of the independent Northern League, Tanzer said.

The Rockies own Harrington’s rights until May 24.

* Cal State Northridge’s baseball game at Texas Tech was postponed Friday because of cold weather in Lubbock, Texas. It will be played today in a doubleheader.

BASKETBALL

* Valencia boys’ Coach Gary Spindt will retire after the season.

Spindt, who has coached the Vikings since the school opened in 1994, cited family reasons. He has taken time off this season to care for an ailing family member.

Robert “Rocket” Collins, a Valencia assistant for six years who took over for Spindt during the season, has been appointed interim coach.

GOLF

* Lost Canyons Golf Club in Simi Valley will host the Dave Pelz Scoring Game Tour on March 7-18.

Each six-hour clinic, taught by instructors from the Dave Pelz Scoring Game School, features three hours of wedge instruction and three hours of putting.

Cost is $350 per player.

Information: (800) 833-7370.