Torres and the Pittsburgh Pirates came to terms on a two-year, $6.5 million contract extension Tuesday. Torres gets a $400,000 signing bonus and salaries of $2.6 million in 2007 and $3.2 million in 2008. The Pirates have a $3.75 million option for 2009 that can be bought out for $300,000. Bonuses could earn him an extra $900,000.
(Updated 4/4/2006)

Analysis: Torres has worked in 203 games over the last three seasons, and that includes making 16 starts. In 2005, the Pirates' right-hander was 5-5 with three saves and a 2.76 ERA in 78 games.