Angels, Kendrick Agree To Four-Year Deal
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天使簽下Howie Kendrick
The Angels have reached agreement with Howie Kendrick on a four-year
contract, according to Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports (via Twitter). The deal
is believed to be worth $33.5MM, tweets Bob Nightengale of USA Today. The
pact will cover the 28-year-old's final year of arbitration and first three
years of free agency.
Kendrick is coming off of his best season to date as he hit .285/.338/.464
with 18 homers in 583 plate appearances. Earlier this week, GM Jerry Dipoto
confirmed that he opened up talks with the agents for Kendrick and Erick
Aybar. Like Kendrick, Aybar also has one year of arbitration eligibility
remaining.
Last night, our own Mark Polishuk examined the second baseman's case for an
extension. According to MLBTR's projections, Kendrick was set to earn $5.2MM
in 2012 through arbitration.
By signing an extension with the Angels, Kendrick avoids having to contend
with fellow second baseman Brandon Phillips on the open market next offseason.