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Tuesday, Feb. 19 7:27pm ET
Reds avoid arbitration with RHP Williamson
SARASOTA, Florida (Ticker) -- Just 36 hours away from having his
salary determined by a panel of arbitrators, Cincinnati Reds
reliever Scott Williamson agreed to a one-year contract with the
club on Tuesday.
The 26-year-old righthander, who can start or relieve, was
slated to have his hearing Thursday. Financial terms of the
deal were not disclosed but Williamson was seeking $600,000
while the club countered with $400,000 -- the same salary he
made last season.
Last season was a lost one for Williamson, who suffered an
elbow injury and was limited to just two appearances. But
when healthy, Williamson is among the more dynamic pitchers
in the game.
The 1999 National League Rookie of the Year and an All-Star the
same season, Williamson has a career record of 17-15 with a 2.88
ERA in 112 games -- including 10 starts.
The Reds avoided arbitration with all seven of their eligible
players this year and have had just six cases go to a decision
over the last four years.
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