Brady Anderson Agrees to Padres Deal

.c The Associated Press

SAN DIEGO (AP) - Free agent outfielder Brady Anderson agreed Friday to
a minor league deal with the San Diego Padres that includes an
invitation to spring training.

The 38-year-old outfielder, who hit 50 home runs for Baltimore in
1996, was released by the Cleveland Indians on May 21 after starting
the season batting just .163.

``He's going to have to go to spring training and win a job, and he
knows that,'' said Anderson's agent, Jeff Borris. If Anderson makes it
with the big league club, he'll earn approximately $500,000.

Anderson, who can play all three outfield positions, grew up in
northern San Diego County and graduated from Carlsbad High in 1982.

``He's real happy about getting a chance to play at home,'' Borris said.

Neither Anderson nor Padres general manager Kevin Towers could be
reached for comment.

Anderson made his big league debut with Boston in 1988 and was traded
to Baltimore later that season along with Curt Schilling for Mike
Boddicker. He was with the Orioles through 2001, when he hit just .202.



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