February 14, 2009
Izturis is Signed
The Angels avoid arbitration with Maicer Izturis, leaving just Ervin Santana's hearing looming.
The Angels and infielder Maicer Izturis split their differences, the club announcing Wednesday it had signed last season's opening-day shortstop to a one-year contract worth $1.6 million.
Izturis, 28, who batted .269 in 79 games before missing the last six weeks after surgery to repair a torn ligament in his left thumb, was seeking $1.89 million. The Angels' arbitration offer was $1.4 million.
That's not quite splitting the difference, but here are incentives in the contract that would put Maicer over the mid-point if met.
Update: Darren Oliver also avoided arbitration.
Angels just announced they have signed Ervin Santana to a 4 year deal with an option for a 5th year. The deal buys out at least one year of free agency and maybe a 2nd year if they pick up the option. No terms released as of yet.