David Wells agrees to deal with Dodgers, plans to pitch Sunday night at Mets

NEW YORK (AP) -- David Wells is back in the pennant race with a new team: the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Wells and the Dodgers agreed to a contract Thursday and the big lefty plans to make his first start for Los Angeles on Sunday night against the Mets in New York.

The 44-year-old Wells was designated for assignment by his hometown San Diego Padres on Aug. 9 and placed on release waivers four days later. He cleared waivers last Thursday and became a free agent.

The Dodgers will be his ninth team in a 21-year major league career.

Try to contain your laughter. Well, forget that. Laugh your ass off as the Dodgers copy the Giants and "get younger."