Nationals Offer Adam Dunn Arbitration

Filed under: Nationals, NL East, MLB Hot Stove, MLB Free Agency

The Nationals did the expected on Tuesday and offered first baseman Adam Dunn arbitration to guarantee themselves two draft picks if he signs with another team this offseason.

There would seem to be little chance that Dunn would accept the offer. There aren't a ton of great bats on the open market this offseason and power like his is always in demand. Dunn's thought to want something in the neighborhood of three years and $40 million, numbers that seem fairly reasonable in light of the two-year, $22 million deal signed by Aubrey Huff on Tuesday.

Of course, Dunn could also accept arbitration and remain with the Nats for another season. Doing that would probably get him a salary around $15 million, something that surely isn't his ideal option, but it is one that might have become more likely with the news that the Tigers are close to signing Victor Martinez.

 

Permalink | Email this | Linking Blogs | Comments

Source: http://mlb.fanhouse.com/2010/11/23/nationals-offer-adam-dunn-arbitration/

Robbie Eal Joe Callahan Bryan Allen Mark Cullen Baltimore Orioles Boston Red Sox Chicago White Sox