More details on the Jackal deal from the Strib:
Twins righthander Carlos Silva has agreed to a two-year, 5.05 million contract, avoiding arbitration,Silva was 14-8 with a 4.21 ERA last season. He will be paid $1.75 this season and $3.2 million in 2006. He can earn up to $100,000 in bonuses for pitching up to 210 innings.
The deal includes a club option for 2007 that could be worth between $4 million and $5.75 million, depending on how many innings he pitches over the two previous years. It becomes a mutual option if he is traded, pitches 205 innings in 2006 or 410 over the two years. There is a $100,000 buyout.
"Silva was rewarded for a successful first season as a starter," Twins General Manager Terry Ryan said. "He's 25, he's strong and he has upside. He should be more comfortable.