Smith and Raines’ Agent Talk, Remain Far Apart
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YUMA, Ariz. — Ballard Smith, Padre president, spent 30 minutes on the telephone Monday with Tim Raines’ agent, Tom Reich, but the two sides were no closer to a settlement when the conversation ended.
Smith had been expected to make a new offer Monday but did not.
According to Smith, Raines--a free-agent outfielder--is still seeking a contract in the neighborhood of $2 million a year. The Padres believe that Raines is worth about 1.2 or $1.3 million a year.
Smith said he is willing to raise his two-year, $2.2-million offer--made in January--and plans to call Reich again today.
Reich did not return phone messages Monday.
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