Winn agrees to extension with Giants

Randy Winn and the San Francisco Giants agreed Tuesday on a $23.25 million, three-year contract extension through 2009.

Winn, acquired before last season’s trading deadline from Seattle, batted .359 with 14 home runs after joining the Giants last season. The 31-year-old is on the U.S. roster for the World Baseball Classic.

“He’s a leadoff hitter with a lot of dimensions,” general manager Brian Sabean said. “We signed him long term because of the type of player he is. A center fielder with run-producing potential is a rarity. The fans warmed up to him. There’s a lot to like about Randy Winn.”

The switch-hitting Winn, slated to be the team’s leadoff hitter and starting center fielder this season, will get a $3 million signing bonus and salaries of $4 million in 2007, $8 million in 2008 and $8.25 million in 2009, according to agent Craig Landis.

Winn will make $5 million this season in the option year of his prior deal.

Pirates extend Wilson

Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Jack Wilson agreed to terms of a three-year, $20.2 million contract extension.

The 27-year-old Wilson was heading into the last year of a two-year, $8 million contract. He had one more year of arbitration eligibility and could have become a free agent after the 2007 season.

Wilson’s contract was the second major extension for the Pirates this off-season. Outfielder Jason Bay, who played at Gonzaga University, was signed to a four-year, $18.25 million deal in November.

Wilson’s salary for the coming season will remain $4.6 million, but he will receive a $600,000 signing bonus. He will earn $5.25 million in 2007, $6.5 million in 2008 and $7.25 million in 2009.

If the team option for the fourth season is exercised, Wilson will earn $8.4 million. He will receive a $600,000 buyout if the team does not exercise its option. He also is eligible for up to $300,000 in performance bonuses.