February is a dynamic, short month. Certain areas of the United States experience their coldest temperatures of the year, but find that near the end of the month, it starts getting warmer and more enjoyable. Baseball is very similar in the month of February. The beginning of the month is marked by arbitration eligible players…
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Feb
22
Looking Back At Arbitration In 2010
Feb
13
Next On The Agenda: B.J. Upton
B.J. Upton is the 2nd player to reach an arbitration hearing this February. Corey Hart was the first, and in his case, the panel of arbitrators handed Hart the victory, and $4.8 million (compared to the Brewers’ offer of $4.15 million). Upton’s has already had his hearing yesterday, and one of the 3 panelists (Elizabeth…
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Feb
12
Early Report That Corey Hart Won
Tom Haudricourt of the Milwaukee-Wisconsin Journal Sentinal just tweeted that Corey Hart has surprisingly won his arbitration hearing. If this is true, Hart will make $4.8 million in the 2010 season.
Feb
11
Comparing Corey Hart To Hunter Pence
Apparently, Corey Hart and his agents from CAA were unable to strike a deal with the Milwaukee Brewers in the final hour before their case went to arbitration. It is expected that we will know which side won today’s hearing tomorrow. The three arbitrators hearing the case are Elizabeth Neumeier, John Sands, and Sylvia Skratek.…
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Feb
11
Arbitrators May Break Corey Hart
Today marks the first day of actual baseball arbitration hearings. Of the 44 players that exchanged salary figures with their organizations, 32 of them have come to an agreement, leaving 12 with the potential of going all the way to a hearing in St. Petersburg, Florida. Most of those players will likely sign for a…
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