Coco Crisp Signs Extension

The recently DL'ed outfielder, Coco Crisp agreed to terms with the Boston Red Sox. The extension includes a $1 million signing bonus and salary split of $3.5 million in 2007, $4.75 million in 2008 and $5.75 million in 2009. As well, the contract includes an $8 million team option for 2010 with a $500,000 buyout and contains salary escalator provisions. Crisp's previous deal was set to expire at the end of this year and make Crisp eligible for arbitration through 2009.

Date
Thu 04/13/06, 12:53 pm EST