Extension Talks For Webb Soon?

According to Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic, the Diamondbacks haven’t talked contract with Brandon Webb’s agent, Jonathan Maurer, since the team pulled out of a June near-agreement for three years and $54MM.  Maurer expects to hear from the D’Backs this winter, but the price has gone up.  Webb isn’t looking to set any records, but he’s well under-compensated on his current deal (which runs through 2010).

ESPN’s Buster Olney heard a four-year, $80MM extension would probably suffice, but it’s not known whether the D’Backs will do that.  Maurer wonders if they’ll look to trade Webb if contract talks break down.