Angels LHP Saunders agrees to $3.7M deal
January 29, 2010
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP)—Left-hander Joe Saunders(notes) and the Los Angeles Angels haveagreed to a $3.7 million, one-year contract, avoiding a salary arbitrationhearing next month.
The 28-year-old was 16-7 with a 4.60 ERA last year and has a 33-14 record inthe last two seasons. Eligible for arbitration for the first time, he had askedfor a raise from $475,000 to $3.85 million and had been offered $3.65 million.In addition to his base salary, he can earn $50,000 in award bonuses.
Shortstop Erick Aybar(notes) and catcher Jeff Mathis(notes) are the remaining Angels inarbitration.
Los Angeles announced the deal Friday night.
