NEW YORK -- David Wells accepted a $100,000 fine imposed by the New York Yankees on Monday for inflammatory revelations in his autobiography.

He'll have it covered, somehow

Based on standard hardcover royalties, David Wells' $100,000 fine by the Yankees is equal to royalties from the sale of 28,203 copies of his book. For most hardcover books, authors receive 10 percent of the cover price -- Wells' book costs $25.95 -- on the first 5,000 copies, 12.5 percent on the next 5,000 copies and 15 percent on the rest. Not only would Wells likely have to split royalties with co-author Chris Kreski, but he will not start collecting money from the book's sales until the advance (or signing bonus) he received from publisher Harper Collins is paid off. Wells' book is ranked 53rd on Amazon.com and has consistently ranked in the top 100 during the last 10 days. Wells likely will not make any of his scheduled media appearances to promote the book, agent Gregg Clifton told ESPN.com on Monday. Although the book's publisher had six interviews scheduled, including "Good Morning America" on Thursday, posted on its Web site, Clifton said that "David never signed off on any promotional tour, only book signings." "At this point, given his schedule, I doubt he'll be doing any of those this week," Clifton said. A publicist for Harper Collins said company officials were waiting to hear from "the Yankees, Major League Baseball, David or his agent" to find out whether he would commit to this week's events despite his $100,000 fine. Harper Collins removed the book tour information from its site late Monday afternoon. -- Darren Rovell, ESPN.com sports business reporter

The money will be split among three charities chosen by the team: the Boys and Girls Clubs of New York, the Baseball Assistance Team and the Special Operations Warrior Foundation.

"I'm glad it's over,'' Wells said. "I can't worry about that. I've got to move on and go out there and pitch.''

The amount of the fine was first reported Monday by The New York Times.

Yankees spokesman Rick Cerrone announced the agreement in Winter Haven, Fla., just after Wells completed his spring training start against Cleveland.

The deal was negotiated by Yankees president Randy Levine and general manager Brian Cashman with Wells' agent, Gregg Clifton; union lawyer Gene Orza; and Rob Manfred, executive vice president of labor relations in the commissioner's office.

Wells agreed not to contest the penalty. Commissioner Bud Selig said he intends to meet with the pitcher to discuss the book.

The pitcher was hit hard in his first two exhibition starts, causing the team to wonder whether he was preoccupied by reaction to the book. He had a much better outing Monday, allowing one run and six hits in four innings of relief. He gave up a home run to former Yankee Shane Spencer and struck out four.

"My business is to make sure whatever comes down, that he's still able to concentrate," Yankees manager Joe Torre said before Monday's game. "The less the distraction, the better.

"But sometimes in David's case, he seems to respond real well to distractions. It's something that sort of challenges him more than maybe it does other people. David's had to handle a lot things his whole career."

Copies of Wells' book, "Perfect I'm Not! Boomer on Beer, Brawls, Backaches & Baseball," began arriving in New York-area bookstores Friday. In galleys of the book, Wells claimed he was ``half-drunk'' when he pitched a perfect game in 1998, discussed steroid and amphetamine use in the major leagues and made unfavorable statements about some teammates.

Cashman said Saturday that the team wouldn't release or attempt to trade Wells because of the book. The pitcher has said he wouldn't waive the no-trade clause in his contract.