Wednesday, January 17, 2007

Jan. 17 -- ARBITRATION NUMBERS

Here's a look at the salary figures exchanged yesterday by the Phillies and their remaining arbitration-eligible players -- RHP Geoff Geary, RHP Brett Myers and 2B Chase Utley (pictured, left to right). In each case, neither side wants an arbitration hearing, so expect settlements. Hearings begin Feb. 1. The Phillies can negotiate with the players until their hearing date, and often, talks continue during the hearing. The Phillies could also lock up any of the players to multi-year contracts, but they're only interested in pursuing that course with Utley. That may be a bone of contention for Myers, who is believed to want a long-term deal.

GEARY: His request- $925,000; Phillies offer- $750,000
MYERS: His request- $5.9 million; Phillies offer- $5 million
UTLEY: His request- $6.25 million; Phillies offer- $4.5 million

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