Daily Archives: December 2, 2009

MLB Arbitration Rundown: Who’s Staying, Who’s Going?!

Posted on December 2, 2009 by Jeremiah Graves

This year 23 free agents were offered arbitration. Of those 23, ten are Type A free agents and thirteen are Type B. Teams that sign a Type A free agent will lose their first-round pick—if that club finished in the … Continue reading →

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Billy Wagner Signs with the Atlanta Braves

Posted on December 2, 2009 by Jeremiah Graves

That didn’t take long. Just hours after the deadline for teams to offer arbitration, the Atlanta Braves have reportedly signed free agent closer Billy Wagner to a one-year deal. The deal is reportedly worth $7 million and has a $6.5 … Continue reading →

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Minnesota’s Free Agent Targets Become Clearer Following Arbitration Deadline

Posted on December 2, 2009 by Jeremiah Graves

Twins general manager Bill Smith had better have the Pohlad’s checkbook ready. As Tuesday night’s 11 p.m. deadline for teams to offer arbitration came and went, it officially sounded the real opening bell on free agency. Don’t get me wrong, … Continue reading →