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Originally Posted by Mmoniz
I have two players (each with 3 MLB years) who will be uo for arbitration at the end of this season and who are asking for a big jump in salary. Player A's currect salary is 505K; he's asking for 1yr contract for 6M (arbitration estimate 5.9M). Player B is similar - currect salary 480K; asking for 1 yr deal for 9M (arbitration estimate 8.6M). All my other players due for Arbitration are asking for extensions a lot closer to their current salaries. Consequently, their arbitration estimates are a lot closer to their current salaries. So, what should I do with these two guys if I'm trying to give them an extension for a lot cheaper than their arbitration estimate?
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let them hit arbitration.
Wait until they have 5 years of service, then offer them a 3 year contract for whatever they are asking for (usually 12.5M or less...never any more). That is the best way to handle those guys.
If you need cap space, work out trades for younger prospects, it's better for the longevity of your franchise anyway.