It was announced today that the Denver Brewers have reached agreement with veteran left-handed starter Erik Sloan on a 6-year extension of his contract with the team. Sloan, one of the most popular players in the game and a darling of the Denver fan-base, was due to be eligible for free agency at the end of the season but is now under contract through the 1981 season, when he will be 36-years old.
Sloan came to the Brewers in a mid-season deal in 1972 and at the end of that season received the MGL Pitcher of the Year honors. He specializes in the screwball and is known for his great command and while his stuff isn't what it used to be, he uses his guile and great baseball intelligence to remain a very solid mid-rotation starter.
