WEATHER ALERT

Batters up: Taylor-Nats, Correa-Astros as arbitration opens

By: The Associated Press Posted: Last Modified:

Advertisement

Advertise with us

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Houston shortstop Carlos Correa and Washington outfielder Michael A. Taylor became the first players of the year to go to salary arbitration hearings.

Read this article for free:

or

Already have an account? Log in here »

To continue reading, please subscribe:

Digital Subscription

One year of digital access for only $1.44 a week*

  • Enjoy unlimited reading on winnipegfreepress.com
  • Read the E-Edition, our digital replica newspaper
  • Access News Break, our award-winning app
  • Play interactive puzzles

*Billed as $5.77 plus GST every four weeks. After 52 weeks, price increases to the regular rate of $19.95 plus GST every four weeks. Offer available to new and qualified returning subscribers only. Cancel any time.

To continue reading, please subscribe:

Add Free Press access to your Brandon Sun subscription for only an additional

$1 for the first 4 weeks*

  • Enjoy unlimited reading on winnipegfreepress.com
  • Read the E-Edition, our digital replica newspaper
  • Access News Break, our award-winning app
  • Play interactive puzzles
Start now

*Your next Brandon Sun subscription payment will increase by $1.00 and you will be charged $17.95 plus GST for four weeks. After four weeks, your payment will increase to $24.95 plus GST every four weeks.

Hey there, time traveller!
This article was published 31/01/2019 (2676 days ago), so information in it may no longer be current.

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – Houston shortstop Carlos Correa and Washington outfielder Michael A. Taylor became the first players of the year to go to salary arbitration hearings.

Correa asked for a raise from $1 million to $5 million, and the Astros argued for $4.25 million during Thursday’s session before arbitrators Elizabeth Neumeier, James Oldham and Gary Kendellen.

Taylor asked for a hike from $2.5 million to $3.5 million, and the Nationals countered with $3.25 million before arbitrators Mark Burstein, James Darby and Matt Goldberg.

FILE - In this Oct. 13, 2018, file photo, Houston Astros' Carlos Correa, right, watches his RBI-single against the Boston Red Sox during the sixth inning in Game 1 of a baseball American League Championship Series in Boston. Houston shortstop Correa and Washington Nationals outfielder Michael A. Taylor became the first players of the year to go to salary arbitration hearings. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola, File)
FILE - In this Oct. 13, 2018, file photo, Houston Astros' Carlos Correa, right, watches his RBI-single against the Boston Red Sox during the sixth inning in Game 1 of a baseball American League Championship Series in Boston. Houston shortstop Correa and Washington Nationals outfielder Michael A. Taylor became the first players of the year to go to salary arbitration hearings. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola, File)

Decisions are expected Friday.

Correa hit .239 with 15 homers and 65 RBIs last season, slowed by a bad back. He batted .315 with 24 homers and 84 RBIs in 2017, helping the Astros win their first World Series title.

Taylor hit .227 with six homers and 28 RBIs last year, down from a .271 average with 19 homers and 53 RBIs in 2017.

Eleven players remain scheduled for hearings through Feb. 15, including Astros right-handers Gerrit Cole and Chris Devenski, and Washington reliever Kyle Barraclough.

Colorado third baseman Nolan Arenado avoided a hearing when he agreed Thursday at $26 million, the largest one-year contract for an arbitration-eligible player. He topped third baseman Josh Donaldson’s $23 million deal with Toronto last winter.

Players won 12 of 22 hearings last year, their second winning record in three years but just their fourth since 1996. The 22 decisions were the most since players went 14-10 in 1990.

___

More AP MLB: https://apnews.com/MLB and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports

Related Articles

Cleared after aneurysm, Farquhar agrees to deal with Yankees Canada falls to Colombia in Pan Am qualifier Nationals beat Taylor in 1st arbitration decision this year
FILE - In this Sept. 5, 2018, file photo, Washington Nationals' Michael Taylor reacts after he struck to to end the baseball game as St. Louis Cardinals catcher Francisco Pena (46) pumps his fist in Washington. Washington defeated Taylor in the first salary arbitration decision this year. Taylor will receive the team's offer of $3.25 million rather than his request of $3.5 million, Friday, Feb. 1, 2019. (AP Photo/Nick Wass, File)
Bautista bat-flip ball auction nears end
The baseball that outfielder Jose Bautista hit in the seventh inning of the Toronto Blue Jays wild win over the Texas Rangers in the 2015 American League Division Series, is shown in a handout photo. The clock is ticking on the auction of Jose Bautista's bat-flip ball and its consignor is anxious to see where it winds up. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO-Lelands.com MANDATORY CREDIT
Holland, Diamondbacks finalize $3.25 million deal
FILE - In this Saturday, Sept. 29, 2018 file photo, Washington Nationals relief pitcher Greg Holland throws to first base to put out Colorado Rockies' DJ LeMahieu in the eighth inning of a baseball game in Denver. Two people familiar with the negotiations say reliever Greg Holland and the Arizona Diamondbacks have agreed to a $3.25 million, one-year contract. The people spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2019 because the agreement had not been announced. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)
Wade Miley, Astros agree to $4.5 million, 1-year deal
FILE - In this Oct. 19, 2018, file photo, Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Wade Miley throws during the first inning of Game 6 of the National League Championship Series baseball game against the Los Angeles Dodgers in Milwaukee. The Houston Astros filled an opening in their rotation, agreeing to a $4.5 million, one-year contract with 32-year-old left-hander Miley. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum, File)
Angels' Ohtani progressing, won't be ready for opening day
FILE - In this Sept. 21, 2018, file photo, Los Angeles Angels' Shohei Ohtani lines out against the Houston Astros during the fourth inning of a baseball game in Houston. Ohtani has been medically cleared to resume full strength training on his right arm following Tommy John surgery, although he will not be ready to hit for the Angels by opening day. Angels general manager Billy Eppler provided a positive update Thursday, Jan. 31, on the recovery of his two-way star. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip, File)
Arenado, Rockies agree at $26M, most ever for arb eligible
FILE - In this Aug. 21, 2018, file photo, Colorado Rockies' Nolan Arenado watches his RBI-double off San Diego Padres pitcher Robbie Erlin during a baseball game in Denver. Arenado and the Rockies have agreed to a $26 million, one-year deal to avoid arbitration, the largest ever one-year salary for an arbitration-eligible player. Colorado announced the deal Thursday, Jan. 31. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)
How media covered Jackie Robinson's Debut
FILE - In this April 15, 1947, file photo, from left, Brooklyn Dodgers baseball players John Jorgensen, Pee Wee Reese, Ed Stanky and Jackie Robinson pose at Ebbets Field in New York. Thursday, Jan. 31, 2017, marked the 100th anniversary of the birth of Jackie Robinson, who broke Major League Baseball’s color barrier, on April 15, 1947. AP Photo, File)
Jays prospect Clemens sues Houston bar
Texas' Kacy Clemens (42) slides home to score past Oklahoma State's Collin Theroux diuring the eighth inning of Big 12 college baseball tournament game Friday, May 27, 2016 in Oklahoma City. Toronto Blue Jays prospect Kacy Clemens and fellow minor-leaguer Conner Capel have launched a civil lawsuit against a Houston bar, alleging they were assaulted by staff members shortly after arriving at the venue on New Year's Eve. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP, Bryan Terry/The Oklahoman

Advertisement Advertise With Us

Advertisement Advertise With Us

Report Error Submit a Tip

Advertisement

Learn more about Winnipeg Free Press Advertising solutions

Baseball

LOAD BASEBALL ARTICLES