Sep 28, 2014; Cincinnati, OH, USA; Cincinnati Reds relief pitcher Aroldis Chapman (54) throws against the Pittsburgh Pirates in the ninth inning at Great American Ball Park. The Reds won 4-1. Mandatory Credit: David Kohl-USA TODAY Sports
With the deadline for exchanging arbitration figures between players and their teams passing today at Noon CT, the Cincinnati Reds moved a bit closer toward solidifying their salary commitments for 2015. In particular, the Reds settled on a new contract with two of their arbitration-eligibles and exchanged figures with two others.
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Kiley McDaniel reportedvia Twitterthat the Reds countered third basemanTodd Frazier‘s $5.7 million submission with a $3.9 million figure. Either number would be a big bump up from the $600K that Frazier made in 2014.
Meanwhile, Jon Heymantweetedthat closer Aroldis Chapman filed a figure of $8.7 million, which the Reds countered with $6.65 million. As one of the more dominant relievers in the game, Chapman, who made $5 million in 2014, may have the upper hand here.
On a less contentious note, Heyman reportedvia Twitterthat shortstopZack Cozartagreed to a one-year, $2.35-million deal, a raise of $1.75 million.
Finally,Mark Sheldon reportsthat the Reds have signed right-handerMike Leaketo a one-year contract for $9.775 million. Leake, of course, will be a free agent after the 2015 season, and this $4-million+ salary increase is just a preview of the escalation the Reds can expect if they hope to sign him for 2016 and beyond.
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