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The deadline for teams to tender contracts to arbitration-eligible players is tonight at 7pm CT. Throughout the day, we’ll surely see a handful of arb-eligible players agree to terms with their clubs to avoid a hearing. These so-called “pre-tender deals” usually, although not always, involve players who were borderline non-tender candidates. Rather than run the risk of being … [Read more...] about Players Avoiding Arbitration: 11/22/24

Earlier this month, the Orioles chose to part ways with one of their best relievers. They did so again Friday. The Orioles are planning to nontender reliever Jacob Webb, two sources with direct knowledge confirmed to The Baltimore Sun ahead of Friday’s 8 p.m. arbitration tender deadline. The move makes Webb, who posted a 3.09 ERA in 78 2/3 innings in two seasons with Baltimore, … [Read more...] about Orioles to nontender reliever Jacob Webb; decisions loom ahead of deadline

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This week, Mike Elias marked his sixth anniversary as the Orioles’ executive vice president/general manager. During that time, he’s made over the roster, coaching and front office staffs, and consistently surprised observers with his moves. A year ago, the Orioles sent contracts to each of their 17 arbitration-eligible players, a move that seemed to be unlikely. Earlier this … [Read more...] about Orioles seem likely to bring back arbitration-eligible players