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Final-Year Arbitration-Eligibles

More than 50 players will be eligible for arbitration for the last time after this season.  For some it will represent the biggest payday of their careers to this point.  Other useful but overpaid players will be non-tendered and will reach free agency a year early.  Here's a look at the final-year arbitration class, with 2010 base salaries included.  Thanks to Cot's Baseball Contracts for the info.

Expected To Be Tendered Contracts

• Prince Fielder, Brewers.
• Jonathan Papelbon, Red Sox - $9.35MM.
• Dan Uggla, Marlins - $7.8MM.
• Ryan Ludwick, Padres - $5.45MM.
• Wandy Rodriguez, Astros - $5MM.
• Josh Willingham, Nationals - $4.6MM.
• Jason Kubel, Twins - $4.1MM, $5.25MM club option for '11.
• Jason Bartlett, Rays - $4MM.
• Heath Bell, Padres - $4MM.
• Matt Capps, Twins - $3.5MM.
• C.J. Wilson, Rangers - $3.1MM.
• Rickie Weeks, Brewers - $2.75MM.
• Jose Bautista, Blue Jays - $2.4MM.
• Kelly Johnson, Diamondbacks - $2.35MM.
• Shawn Camp, Blue Jays - $1.15MM.
• Chris Ray, Giants - $975K.
• Matt Belisle, Rockies - $850K.
• Jonny Gomes, Reds - $800K, $1.75MM club option for '11.
• Javier Lopez, Giants - $775K.
• R.A. Dickey, Mets - $600K.
• Wilson Betemit, Royals - salary unknown.

Non-Tender Candidates

• Bobby Jenks, White Sox - $7.5MM.
• J.J. Hardy, Twins - $5.1MM.
• Jeff Francoeur, Mets - $5MM.
• Edwin Encarnacion, Blue Jays - $4.75MM.
• George Sherrill, Dodgers - $4.5MM.
• Cody Ross, Marlins - $4.45MM.
• Zach Duke, Pirates - $4.3MM.
• Casey Kotchman, Mariners - $3.5175MM.
• Clint Barmes, Rockies - $3.325MM.
• John Maine, Mets - $3.3MM.
• Conor Jackson, Athletics - $3.1MM.
• Chad Gaudin, Yankees - $2.95MM.
• Matt Diaz, Braves - $2.55MM.
• Scott Hairston, Padres - $2.45MM.
• Jose Lopez, Mariners - $2.3MM, $4.5MM club option for '11.
• Dioner Navarro, Rays - $2.1MM. 
• Todd Coffey, Brewers - $2.025MM.
• Chien-Ming Wang, Nationals - $2MM.
• Brian Tallet, Blue Jays - $2MM.
• Kyle Davies, Royals - $1.8MM.
• Tim Byrdak, Astros - $1.6MM.
• Ryan Church, Diamondbacks - $1.5MM.
• Greg Dobbs, Phillies - $1.35MM.
• Lance Cormier, Rays - $1.2MM.
• Ronny Cedeno, Pirates - $1.125MM.
• Scott Olsen, Nationals - $1MM.
• Joel Zumaya, Tigers - $915K.
• Clay Condrey, Twins - $900K.
• Sergio Mitre, Yankees - $850K.
• Augie Ojeda, Diamondbacks - $825K.
• Gabe Gross, Athletics - $750K.
• Tyler Walker, Nationals - $650K.
• Ryan Langerhans, Mariners - $525K.

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