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Sources: Kotsay returning to San Diego

Published Nov. 15, 2011 12:00 a.m. ET

Ken Rosenthal

The San Diego Padres and utility man Mark Kotsay are in agreement on a one-year, $1.25 million contract, according to major-league sources.

Kotsay and his family live in San Diego, where he played from 2001-03.

This past season Kotsay played for the Milwaukee Brewers, batting .270 in 104 games.

The deal with San Diego is pending a physical.

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