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Breaking Down What MLB Arbitration Really Means
Let’s break this down as easily as possible, because honestly, arbitration is a big, scary word. It applies to salary disputes between a team and a player that is submitted to a neutral arbitrator (to...
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Friday Arbitration News
Friday is a big day in the arbitration category as teams will have until 1 PM EST to agree to terms on a deal before exchanging arbitration figures. For more information on the meaning of arbitration...
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Atlanta Braves Arbitration Watch
The Atlanta Braves have a whopping seven players who are in need of arbitration attention. Here is the up-to-minute look in Atlanta: Agreed: Kris Medlen – $5.8 million (2014) Chris Johnson – $4.75...
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Kimbrel’s Situation Makes His Atlanta Future Uncertain
Your browser does not support iframes. The “File and Trial” policy can be a nightmarish situation for everyone involved. That’s why nearly 90 percent of the league doesn’t impose it. However a handful...
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Nationals, Doug Fister Avoid Arbitration
12:35 PM: Fister will be making $7.2 million with the Nationals in 2014, tweets Jerry Crasnick of ESPN. He can also make an additional $150,000 if he reaches 210 innings. Doug Fister gets a $7.2...
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Cubs and Jeff Samardzija far apart in contract negotiations
It’s been a back-and-forth conversation about the future of starting pitcher Jeff Samardzija in the Windy City. While the Chicago Cubs want to work out an extension for their ace, the two sides are far...
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Arbitration & Pitching Notes: Indians, Braves, Yoon
The arbitration hearings are getting closer for most teams who have to deal with it. Among some teams are the Indians and Braves. Listed are the players categorized by each team along with their...
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Three Demoted Prospects Who Should Be On Opening Day Rosters
1. George Springer, OF, Houston Astros Springer has nothing left to prove at the minor league level. Playing at AA and AAA last season, Springer hit 37 home runs, stole 45 bases, and posted a .411 OBP....
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SOURCE: George Springer Would Have Signed Extension With Astros For Seven...
The George Springer saga continues. According to a source close to Springer, the talented outfielder would have signed a long-term extension with the Astros had they offered him a seven year/$40...
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Norris still represents great value for Orioles
Mitchell Layton/Getty Images North America Bud Norris had one of the best seasons of his career in 2014, his first full season with the Baltimore Orioles. That prompted the two sides to work out a deal...
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The ugly side of the business of MLB shows itself in the Josh Hamilton drama
Lisa Blumenfeld/Getty Images North America Yesterday the news broke that Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim outfielder Josh Hamilton will not be suspended for his recent relapse with substance abuse....
View ArticleTampa Bay Rays avoid arbitration with five key players
As the 2016 Major League Baseball season creeps closer, arbitration begins to loom for many players. On Thursday, as reported by MLB Network’s Jon Heyman, the Tampa Bay Rays agreed to new deals with...
View ArticleDallas Keuchel’s record arbitration deal is also good for the Houston Astros
arbitration / ar-bi-tra-tion / n. a process in Major League Baseball where teams pay more than they are openly willing to offer for young talented players who receive less pay than they want. The...
View ArticleTampa Bay Rays settle on deals with four more players
The Tampa Bay Rays settled on deals with four more arbitration-eligible players on Friday. The Rays avoided an arbitration hearing with starting pitcher Erasmo Ramirez, first baseman Logan Morrison and...
View ArticleDrew Smyly triumphs over Tampa Bay Rays in arbitration hearing
Starting pitcher Drew Smyly defeated the Tampa Bay Rays in an arbitration case on Thursday. Smyly was awarded his requested 2016 salary of $3.75 million. The Rays originally filed at $3.2 million, and...
View ArticleNew York Mets finalize deals with all arbitration-eligible players
The New York Mets have avoided an arbitration hearing with all eight of their eligible players. Relief pitcher Addison Reed ($5.3MM, second year of eligibility), relief pitcher Josh Edgin ($625,000,...
View ArticleBoston Red Sox avoid arbitration with plenty of big names
The Boston Red Sox had a good day for arbitration on Friday. Seven of the nine players eligible for arbitration reached agreements with the team for one-year deals. Shortstop Xander Bogaerts got a...
View ArticleLos Angeles Angels expect great things from Kole Calhoun
Kole Calhoun and the Los Angeles Angels have agreed to three more years together on Wednesday. He has a $14M club option in 2020 and will make $26M over the next three years. Calhoun feels pretty good...
View ArticleNew York Yankees: Dellin Betances and the inevitable drama of arbitration
Dellin Betances lost his arbitration case against the New York Yankees on Saturday. The 28-year-old reliever will receive $3 million this season, well below his $5 million asking price. The ruling...
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