Feldman, Rangers agree on $2.4M, 1 year
January 29, 2010
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP)—Texas Rangers right-hander Scott Feldman(notes), a 17-gamewinner season, agreed Friday to a one-year contract worth $2,425,000 and avoidedan arbitration hearing.
Feldman began last season in the bullpen before the Rangers moved him intotheir starting rotation April 25. All 17 of his victories came as a starter.Only four pitchers in the majors had more total victories and his 12 wins on theroad matched the most in the majors.
When they exchanged figures last week, Feldman was seeking $2.9 million andthe Rangers offered $2.05 million. Feldman, the last Rangers player inarbitration, agreed at $50,000 under the midpoint.
Feldman (17-8, 4.08 ERA), who turns 27 next month, became only the thirdplayer in Rangers history to win at least 17 games in 31 starts or less, eventhough he lost his final three starts. He joined Kenny Rogers(notes) (17 wins in 31starts in 1995) and Ferguson Jenkins (18 wins in 30 starts in 1978).
A 30th-round amateur draft pick by the Rangers in 2003, Feldman made 73relief appearances from 2005-07 while splitting time in the minor leagues. Hehad three stints with the Rangers in 2008, going 6-8 with a 5.29 ERA in 28appearances (25 starts).
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