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Old 01-19-2008, 11:23 AM   #37
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Some interesting arbitration developments...Ryan Howard asked for $10 million in his first year of arbitration, which would be a new record for first year if he wins. Meanwhile, the Phillies lowballed him by $3 million.

Mets have 5 players arbitration eligible, but in typical Mets fashion I expect deals to be worked out as they haven't had to go to a hearing since David Cone in 1992.

Though it really shouldn't, the fact that the Mets offered Oliver Perez $4.725 million and Perez asked for $6.5M really worries me. With Boras as his agent, I can see him saying "Ollie, they are trying to screw you...just wait to you hit the FA market", causing Ollie to ignore any talks of a contract extension during the year.
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