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Phillies to Offer Werth Arbitration
By Kyle Scott
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Before you go getting your underwear in a bunch, understand this move is rather expected.
Todd Zolecki reports that the Phillies will offer Jayson Werth salary arbitration. All this means is that if Werth accepts (which he probably won't), he will be guaranteed a one-year contract with the Phillies, either at his asking price or the Phillies' offer, which would be decided by an arbiter.
Should he decline and go elsewhere (likely), the Phillies will receive two first or second round picks from the team that signs Werth. It's a win-win for the Phils. They most likely wind up with draft picks, but if Werth does accept, they have him for just one season at an undetermined price.
Kyle Scott is the founder and editor of CrossingBroad.com. He has written for CBS Philly and Philly Voice, and been a panelist or contributor on NBC Sports Philly, FOX 29 and SNY TV, as well as a recurring guest on 97.5 The Fanatic, 94 WIP, 106.7 The Fan and other stations. He has more than 10 years experience running digital media properties and in online advertising and marketing.