Japan Lures Greenwell

Wed., Dec. 18, 1996

Compiled From Wire Services

Former Boston Red Sox outfielder Mike Greenwell says he will play in Japan next season. Greenwell reached agreement with the Hanshin Tigers, he told the Boston Herald, and plans to sign today.

Lefthander David Wells, 33, and the New York Yankees agreed on a three-year deal, with a club option for a fourth season. The contract guarantees him $13.5 million; with incentives and the fourth-year salary, it could reach $19 million. Wells stands to become the No. 3 starter.

The San Diego Padres traded catcher Brian Johnson and reliever Willie Blair to the Detroit Tigers for reliever Joey Eischen and minor-league pitcher Cam Smith.

The Minnesota Twins acquired left-hander Brian Looney from the Red Sox to complete the Aug. 26 trade for pitcher Pat Mahomes.

The Red Sox signed left-hander Chris Hammond to a one-year deal. Hammond had a 5-8 record with a 6.56 ERA with the Marlins last year.

Tony Tomsic, a photographer who says Albert Belle threw a baseball at him, has sued the slugger for unspecified damages.

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