Phils offer arbitration to Ibanez, Madson and Rollins
The Phillies offered salary arbitration to three of their five free agents Wednesday with the biggest surprise being left fielder Raul Ibanez.
Phils offer arbitration to Ibanez, Madson and Rollins
Bob Brookover, Inquirer Baseball Columnist
The Phillies offered salary arbitration to three of their five free agents Wednesday with the biggest surprise being left fielder Raul Ibanez.
As expected, the team offered arbitration to pitcher Ryan Madson and shortstop Jimmy Rollins and declined arbitration offers to reliever Brad Lidge and starter Roy Oswalt.
Should Rollins sign with another team, the Phillies would be compensated with a first-round pick that would be forfeited by the signing team provided that team finished among the top 15 in baseball last season. The Phillies would also receive a compensatory pick between the first and second rounds of the draft for Rollins.
If Madson signs elsewhere, the Phillies would get a first-round pick just in front of the team that signs him provided that team finished in the top 15. That team would retain its first-round pick and select immediately after the Phillies.
Should Rollins or Madson sign with teams that finished among the bottom 15 in baseball, the Phillies would receive that team's second-round pick.
The Phillies would also receive a compensatory pick between the first and second round if Ibanez signs elsewhere. It's possible the Phillies have already ascertained that Ibanez will not accept salary arbitration. Phillies general manager Ruben Amaro said last week that the team is still considering re-signing Ibanez and using him in a reduced role with John Mayberry Jr. getting an opportunity to be the starting left fielder.
Ibanez made $12 million in the final year of his contract last season and it is unlikely the Phillies would risk going through the arbitration process with the 39-year-old outfielder.
The players have until Nov. 30 to accept or reject arbitration. If they accept, it is a binding contract and the Phillies would happily bring back Madson and Rollins on one-year deals.
The Phillies can still re-sign Lidge and Oswalt, but they will not receive any compensation if the two veteran pitchers sign elsewhere.
RAUUUUUUUUL!— bingbangbong
Comment removed.- Are they nuts? Why would they offer arbitration to Ibanez? If he goes through arbitration they'll probably have to give him a raise! It makes no sense at all.— SteveS11
- According to Channel 6 Sports News, if he signs with another team, the Phillies get a draft pick - the same for Madson & Rollins. — sonnybuoy01
- Not the same, really. If Rollins or Madson sign elsewhere, the team gets two picks. If Raul signs elsewhere, the team gets one pick. — phillyl0
- They're offering arbitration for compensation ....More or less Ibanez is doing the organization a "solid", because Raul is not going to get similar money from what the Phils have paid him, yet he's not going to agree to a big discount ( like for example, 2 million )...>Sort of like a gentleman's agreement...Wouldn't be surprised if Raul works for the organization down the line..Class act.— bearsfriend
- Maybe Raul could agree to be player/hitting coach— sonnybuoy01
- Did they outlaw breaking balls in the new CBA? Why haven't I heard about this? — jtj06
- Did they outlaw breaking balls in the new CBA? Why haven't I heard about this? — jtj06
- Raul would be crazy not to accept. Amaro talked a lot of game about changing the philosophy but it looks like the same team will be on the field next year.— KINGOFZED
- Raul loves Philly. He knows the only way he gets signed somewhere is to accept a major salary cut from his last year. I think there is a very good chance the Phillies resign him for 1 year for 4-5 mill. Raul almost drove in 90 runs last year after a brutal start and he had lots of key hits.. I'd like to see him here again in a reduced role.— bradco
- Unless the rules changed with the new CBA(or I'm wrong), they would have to offer him at least 80% of his salary in arbitration. In any case, he loves Seattle more- as does Moyer. I've watched the broadcasts on MLB.TV where both those guys were schmoozing all over the commentators promising that the minute their careers are over they are permanent, Seattle residents. — jtj06
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