Oakland A’s sign catcher Kurt Suzuki to new four-year deal

The Oakland Athletics have signed catcher Kurt Suzuki to a new four-year contract that keeps him locked up through his arbitration years.

Timing is everything for Super Twos

Tim Lincecum, Mark Reynolds and Ryan Braun all made their Major League debuts in 2007, and all have excelled. How is it, then, that Lincecum is earning nine times more? It's all about the calendar and something called "Super Two arbitration status."

Pitcher Brett Anderson receives four-year contract from A’s

Left-handed starter Brett Anderson has received a new four-year deal from the Oakland Athletics that will keep the sides from going to arbitration.

Polanco may have accepted arbitration

Former Tigers second baseman Placido Polanco, now with the Phillies, would've had no problem staying in Detroit if given the chance. Had Detroit offered him arbitration, it very well might have.

Medders earns unusual job security

Though Brandon Medders doesn't have an odd haircut or an unusual delivery, he's among the most distinctive relievers in the Major Leagues. The Giants valued him enough to offer him arbitration before agreeing to a guaranteed contract.

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