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Pirates set arbitration date with McGehee
February 2, 2012 3:55 pm
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The Pirates and Casey McGehee have an arbitration hearing scheduled for Feb. 16 if they cannot agree on terms of a contract before that time.
McGehee reportedly submitted a desired salary of $2,725,000, and the Pirates asked for a salary of $2,350,000. The midpoint is $2,537,500. McGehee, 29, is eligible for arbitration for the first time and made $468,000 last season.
A source indicated that the Pirates and McGehee have continued to negotiate.
The Pirates acquired McGehee from the Milwaukee Brewers in December in exchange for Jose Veras.
Bill Brink:
bbrink@post-gazette.com
and on Twitter @BrinkPG.
First Published February 2, 2012 3:55 pm
First Published February 2, 2012 3:55 pm
