Rays-Aybar deal "real soon"

FEBRUARY 10, 2009

UPDATE, 6:20: Executive VP Andrew Friedman wouldn't confirm that they had a deal, but said: "I think it's safe to say we're very close.''

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Having won their arbitration case against Dioner Navarro, the Rays are on the verge of settling their remaining case with Willy Aybar, closing in on a two-year deal with an option.

"It should be done real soon,'' agent Luis Valdez said Tuesday afternoon. "We're just down to the details right now. The Rays have been great. This is going to be a great deal for Willy and his family.''

The Rays offered $900,000, Aybar filed for $1,050,000. A hearing is scheduled for later this week.

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