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Pirates, Mark Melancon Avoid Arbitration

By Steve Adams | January 15, 2016 at 2:24pm CDT

2:24pm: Melancon will receive $9.65MM for his final season before free agency, according to Bill Brink of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (on Twitter).

2:03pm: The Pirates and closer Mark Melancon have avoided arbitration, according to a club announcement. Financial terms have yet to be disclosed, although the All-Star right-hander was projected to earn an even $10MM by MLBTR contributor Matt Swartz. Melancon, a client of Relativity Sports, is entering his final season of club control before reaching the open market as a free agent. With his agreement in place, the Pirates have seemingly avoided arbitration with all of their eligible players, although they’ve yet to announce backup catcher Chris Stewart’s reported two-year contract extension.

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  1. bucsfan

    9 years ago

    Very interested in what they agreed to and what that could mean for the chances of signing another starting pitcher, specifically Latos.

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    • batman

      9 years ago

      With the news that not only will Nicasio be stretched out during Spring Training but he will also compete for a starting spot during spring training tells me that the Pirates probably wont add another starter. Besides possibly extensions, id be shocked if they make any more moves this off-season. Any “savings” and left over money will probably be saved for the trade deadline to give huntington some room to work with

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  2. joew

    9 years ago

    well nice to save the few bucks and thanks to Mark for taking a bit of a cut, makes it easier to keep him around.

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    • Outlaws12

      9 years ago

      And how do you know he “took a cut” when the figure is yet to be disclosed”

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      • joew

        9 years ago

        the 2:24 update: “Melancon will receive $9.65MM for his final season before free agency, according to Bill Brink of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette”

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  3. mbgutt

    9 years ago

    My guess is they try to trade MM. I
    Can’t believe you people think the Pirates will add payroll at the deadline. The savings will go
    Right into Bob nuttings account. They want to stay competitive not actually try to win.

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    • joew

      9 years ago

      the pirates have added to payroll often the past few years at the deadline with mixed results.

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  4. 22222pete

    9 years ago

    Chapman not happy with Melancon. If arbitrators look mainly at saves, then his hope for 12.9 million took a hit. Yankees must have known about the settlement before they filed since they are shooting for 9 million. Do teams share this information with each other? MLBPA OK with that?

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