Ryan Theriot, Cubs Look to be Headed to Arbitration
The past three season shortstop has been one of the reliable Chicago Cubs in the field and at the plate, but it seems the two parties will be undergoing arbitration proceedings in the coming weeks. The Cubs offered Theriot $2.6 million, but the ball player has demanded that General Manager Jim Hendry meets his demands of $3.4 million. Now Theriot’s salary will be decided by a third party arbitrator as both sides present their case. The Cubs have not gone to arbitration since 1993 when Mark Grace lose his case for $4.1 million. Theriot was one of the only bright spots all year on the Cubs lineup in 2009 batting .285 playing in 154 games. He’s a popular guy in the clubhouse, in the media, and with the fans so keeping him happy should be a priority with the Cubs though they certainly don’t want to overpay for any one player. You can’t blame Theriot for demanding more money as the 30-year-old was one of the most underpaid players on the roster last season only making $500,000.
Posted: February 5th, 2010 under Chicago Cubs, Cubs Off Season, Ryan Theriot.
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