According to Tom Haudricourt of the Journal Sentinel the Milwaukee Brewers have agreed to a contract extension with second baseman Rickie Weeks.  The four-year deal plus an option is valued at $50 million.

Rosenthal adds that the Brewers can void Week’s contract if the second baseman is not an everyday player in 2013 and 2014.

Weeks requested a $7.2 million salary while the Brewers have offered $4.85 million. The infielder is looking for a significant raise after making $2.45 million and $2.75 million in 2009 and 2010 respectively.

The Kelly Johnson settlement with the Arizona Diamondbacks this week likely played a role in Weeks’ extension.  The Arizona second baseman was awarded $5.85 million ($250,000 more than the midpoint) gave a little more leverage in Weeks’ negotiation.