Pittsburgh Pirates, Josh Bell Avoid Arbitration, Settle For $4.8 Million
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- Eight Pirates were eligible for arbitration Friday as the league year moves closer to Spring Training.
A few notable names avoided arbitration including All-Star first baseman Josh Bell, who settled with the team for $4.8 million next season.
"Per source, 1B Josh Bell and the Pirates avoid arbitration, settle for $4.8 million."
Per source, 1B Josh Bell and the Pirates avoid arbitration, settle for $4.8 million.
— Mark Feinsand (@Feinsand) January 10, 2020
Jameson Taillon and Chad Kuhl also settled before entering arbitration hearings.
"Pirates have saved $1.735 million over industry projections by settling early with three of their eight arbitration-eligible players: Josh Bell, Jameson Taillon and Chad Kuhl."
Pirates have saved $1.735 million over industry projections by settling early with three of their eight arbitration-eligible players: Josh Bell, Jameson Taillon and Chad Kuhl.
— Jason Mackey (@JMackeyPG) January 10, 2020
Later in the day, relief pitcher Michael Feliz struck a deal with the team.
"Source: #Pirates, Michael Feliz settle at $1.1 million, avoiding arbitration."
Source: #Pirates, Michael Feliz settle at $1.1 million, avoiding arbitration.
— Robert Murray (@ByRobertMurray) January 10, 2020
Trevor Williams also followed suit moments later.
"Source: Pirates and Trevor Williams avoid arbitration, agreeing to a $2.825 million contract."
Source: Pirates and Trevor Williams avoid arbitration, agreeing to a $2.825 million contract.
— Adam Berry (@adamdberry) January 10, 2020
As the day approached 2:00 p.m., the Pirates had just three players left.
"Pirates have three arbitration-eligible players left: Joe Musgrove, Adam Frazier and Keone Kela."
Pirates have three arbitration-eligible players left: Joe Musgrove, Adam Frazier and Keone Kela.
— Jason Mackey (@JMackeyPG) January 10, 2020