The Orioles announced that they’ve reached agreement with Jeremy Guthrie on a one-year contract, thus avoiding an arbitration hearing next week and any potential hard feelings.
Guthrie filed for $3.625 million and the Orioles countered with $2.3 million. They agreed to $3 million, the projected figure based on past settlements.
Guthrie earned $650,000 last season while going 10-17 with a 5.04 ERA and a league-high 35 homers allowed in 33 starts covering 200 innings.
Source: MASN
We all knew Guts just came off a down year, but we also knew he was due for a raise. Both players and the organization prefer to avoid arbitration hearings if possible, so it’s good to see both sides work out a deal. Guts provides a calming and veteran experience to our young pitching staff. If he’s able to control the long-ball this season which is something he’s always had problems with, we’ll see his ERA drop significantly. Hopefully with the addition of Millwood, he will feel more at ease being second in the rotation and not have the entire burden on his shoulders.
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