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James_07
I’ve been dying for this article to come out!
bluecard
I hope Marco gets healthy. dude could be good down the road.
kbarr888
He needs to change his delivery…..or he’ll be hurt often. See: Chris O’Leary’s article / assessment.
stl_cards16 2
Crazy how much Cardinal fans are so upset they are taking Martinez to arbitration. It’s a business, not that big of a deal.
davidcoonce74
It makes an extension unlikely. Players hate the arbitration process because the way it’s set up it forces the team to run down its players.
stl_cards16 2
This likely is because an extension is unlikely, not causing an extension to be unlikely.
So might as well try to save some money through the arbitration years. He’s under control for 3 more seasons, let’s enjoy it!
lesterdnightfly
Likely story….
Cam
I haven’t seen any analysis to indicate that going to arbitration reduces the likelihood of extensions later on. Yes, arbitration is a difficult thing to experience, but it is a business and that seems to be understood and respected.
jrwhite21
Arbitration in general could hurt the relationship I suppose. There’s a reason some teams refuse to bring players to a hearing
brandons-3
The Braves were set to take players to arbitration as a file and trial team. Long term deals and one year tenders are different. While they won’t agree to a salary for the upcoming year, it doesn’t rule out a long term deal
JFactor
I’m hoping Martinez can be extended this spring.
There is concern this file and trial concept hurts players feelings a bit.
I dunno, I’m hoping baby Pedro locks in with the cards soon.
njmass 2
Baby Pedro? I get it, about half as good as Pedro.
gomerhodge71
I would have met Carlos’asking price. Wacha’s not so much.
cardinalfanforever
I had a feeling the rumors linking the Cards to Dozier were just that, rumors. There were also rumors they were interested in Justin Turner. Not sure if that rumor had any substance either. Wishful thinking i guess.
CompanyAssassin
Carlos’ price was fair, and worth keeping him. Wacha doesn’t deserve half of what he wanted.
ottomatic
Going to a hearing over 325k is ridiculous. Make it ****ing work somehow
lesterdnightfly
Agreed. Why quibble over spare change just so you can get in an adversarial process with a player?
Apparently some shifts in the “Cardinals Way” paradigm.
OCTraveler
Dodgers give DeLeon, Van Slyke and Hernandez – Cards give Wacha and Wong
lesterdnightfly
No way. Wacha has some big questions to answer this year and may never regain his effectiveness. Wong’s value is low, especially with his contract.