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Article: Lee wants contract extension before season Spring Training Roundup
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- The Beacon News - Aurora (IL)
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- March 24, 2006
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MESA, Ariz. - With 10 days left before the Cubs open their season in Cincinnati, Derrek Lee expressed optimism Thursday about reaching a contract extension before that time.
"I haven't heard a number, so I don't know," he replied when asked if there were any major money gaps. "But I don't think so. From the talks we've had, it sounds like we are on the same page. We're going to work to get something done."
Lee reiterated that he didn't want contract negotiations to spill into the season unless both sides were just wrapping up final details and required a small amount of extra time.
"It depends on where you are at," he said. "If it's close and tying up loose ends, maybe we do that. But I ...