Ray’s Ramblings: Arbitration Avoidance

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Matt Adams agreed to a 1-year, $2.8 million deal with the Cardinals to avoid arbitration.

Cody Allen agreed to a 1-year, $7.35 million deal with the Indians to avoid arbitration.

Jake Arrieta agreed to a 1-year, $15.6375 million deal with the Cubs to avoid arbitration.

Darwin Barney agreed to a 1-year, $2.875 million deal with the Blue Jays to avoid arbitration.

Trevor Bauer agreed to a 1-year, $3.5 million deal with the Indians to avoid arbitration.

Charlie Blackmon agreed to a 1-year, $7.3 million deal with the Rockies to avoid arbitration.

Xander Bogaerts agreed to a 1-year, $1.3 million deal with the Red Sox to avoid arbitration.

Jackie Bradley agreed to a 1-year, $4.5 million with the Indians to avoid arbitration.

Zach Britton agreed to a 1-year, $11.4 million deal with the Orioles to avoid arbitration.

Kole Calhoun agreed to a 1-year, $6.35 million deal with the Angels to avoid arbitration.

Ezequiel Carrera agreed to a 1-year, $1.1625 million deal with the Blue Jays to avoid arbitration.

Nick Castellanos agreed to a 1-year, $3 million deal with the Tigers to avoid arbitration.

Xavier Cedeno agreed to a 1-year, $1.3 million deal with the Rays to avoid arbitration.

Lonnie Chisenhall agreed to a 1-year, $4.3 million deal with the Indians to avoid arbitration.

Tony Cingrani agreed to a 1-year, $1.825 million deal with the Reds to avoid arbitration.

Alex Cobb agreed to a 1-year, $4.2 million deal with the Rays to avoid arbitration.

Gerrit Cole agreed to a 1-year, $3.75 million deal with the Pirates to avoid arbitration.

Zack Cozart agreed to a 1-year, $5.325 million deal with the Reds to avoid arbitration.

Travis d’Arnaud agreed to a 1-year, $1.875 million deal with the Mets to avoid arbitration.

Jacob deGrom agreed to a 1-year, $4.05 million deal with the Metsto avoid arbitration.

Corey Dickerson agreed to a 1-year, $3.025 million deal with the Rays to avoid arbitration.

Lucas Duda agreed to a 1-year, $7.25 million deal with the Mets to avoid arbitration.

Sam Dyson agreed to a 1-year, $2.52 million deal with the Rangers to avoid arbitration.

Danny Espinosa agreed to a 1-year, $.5425 million deal with the Angels to avoid arbitration.

Jeurys Familia agreed to a 1-year, $7.425 million deal with the Mets to avoid arbitration.

Todd Frazier agreed to a 1-year, $12 million deal with the White Sox to avoid arbitration.

Freddy Galvis agreed to a 1-year, $4.35 million deal with the Phillies to avoid arbitration.

Kyle Gibson agreed to a 1-year, $2.9 million deal with the Twins to avoid arbitration.

Miguel Gonzalez agreed to a 1-year, $5.9  million deal with the White Sox to avoid arbitration.

Jeanmar Gomez agreed to a 1-year, $4.2 million deal with the Phillies to avoid arbitration.

Yasmani Grandal agreed to a 1-year, $5.5 million deal with the Dodgers to avoid arbitration.

Sonny Gray agreed to a 1-year, $3.575 million deal with the Athletics to avoid arbitration.

Didi Gregorius agreed to a 1-year, $5.1 million deal with the Yankees to avoid arbitration.

A.J. Griffin agreed to a 1-year, $2 million deal with the Rangers to avoid arbitration.

Billy Hamilton agreed to a 1-year, $2.625 million deal with the Reds to avoid arbitration.

Bryce Harper agreed to a 1-year, $13.625 million deal with the Nationals to avoid arbitration.

Matt Harvey agreed to a 1-year, $5.125 million deal with the Metsto avoid arbitration.

Adeiny Hechavarria agreed to a 1-year, $4.35 million deal with the Marlins to avoid arbitration.

Brock Holt agreed to a 1-year, $1.95 million deal with the Red Sox to avoid arbitration.

Eric Hosmer agreed to a 1-year, $12.25 million deal with the Royals to avoid arbitration.

Drew Hutchison agreed to a 1-year, $2.3 million deal with the Pirates to avoid arbitration.

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Jose Iglesias agreed to a 1-year, $4.1 million deal with the Tigers to avoid arbitration.

Kevin Kiermaier agreed to a 1-year, $2.975 million deal with the Rays to avoid arbitration.

Brandon Kintzler agreed to a 1-year, $2.925 million deal with the Twins to avoid arbitration.

Dallas Keuchel agreed to a 1-year, $9.15 million deal with the Astros to avoid arbitration.

Sandy Leon agreed to a 1-year, $1.3 million deal with the Red Sox to avoid arbitration.

Manny Machado agreed to a 1-year, $6.55 million deal with the Orioles to avoid arbitration.

Jake Marisnick agreed to a 1-year, $1.1 million deal with the Astros to avoid arbitration.

Leonys Martin agreed to a 1-year, $4.85 million deal with the Mariners to avoid arbitration.

Brandon Maurer agreed to a 1-year, $1.9 million deal with the Padres to avoid arbitration.

Jordy Mercer agreed to a 1-year, $4.325 million deal with the Pirates to avoid arbitration.

Brad Miller agreed to a 1-year, $3.575 million deal with the Rays to avoid arbitration.

Derek Norris agreed to a 1-year, $4.2. million deal with the Nationals to avoid arbitration.

Eduardo Nunez agreed to a 1-year, $4.2 million deal with the Giants to avoid arbitration.

Dan Otero agreed to a 1-year, $1.055 million deal with the Indians to avoid arbitration.

Marcell Ozuna agreed to a 1-year, $3.5 million deal with the Marlins to avoid arbitration.

Michael Pineda agreed to a 1-year, $7.4 million deal with the Yankees to avoid arbitration.

Erasmo Ramirez agreed to a 1-year, $3.125 million deal with the Rays to avoid arbitration.

A.J. Ramos agreed to a 1-year, $6.55 million deal with the Marlins to avoid arbitration.

Addison Reed agreed to a 1-year, $7.75 million deal with the Mets to avoid arbitration.

Anthony Rendon agreed to a 1-year, $5.8 million deal with the Nationals to avoid arbitration.

Garrett Richards agreed to a 1-year, $6.85 million deal with the Angels to avoid arbitration.

Tanner Roark agreed to a 1-year, $4.3 million deal with the Nationals to avoid arbitration.

Hector Rondon agreed to a 1-year, $5.8 million deal with the Cubs to avoid arbitration.

Danny Salazar agreed to a 1-year, $3.4 million deal with the Rays to avoid arbitration.

Hector Santiago agreed to a 1-year, $8 million deal with the Twins to avoid arbitration.

Jonathan Schoop agreed to a 1-year, $3.475 million deal with the Orioles to avoid arbitration.

Matt Shoemaker agreed to a 1-year, $3.325 million deal with the Angels to avoid arbitration.

Jean Segura agreed to a 1-year, $6.2 million deal with the Mariners to avoid arbitration.

George Springer agreed to a 1-year, $3.9 million deal with the Astros to avoid arbitration.

Chris Tillman agreed to a 1-year, $10.05 million deal with the Orioles to avoid arbitration.

Danny Valencia agreed to a 1-year, $5.5 million deal with the Mariners to avoid arbitration.

Arodys Vizcaino agreed to a 1-year, $1.55 million deal with the Braves to avoid arbitration.

Stephen Vogt agreed to a 1-year, $2.965 million deal with the Athletics to avoid arbitration.

Finally...

Nolan Arenado agreed to a 2-year, $29.5 million deal with the Rockies

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