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Tony Wolters, Colorado Rockies Argue Cases In Salary Arbitration

PHOENIX (AP) — Catcher Tony Wolters argued for a $2,475,000 salary in arbitration on Monday, and the Colorado Rockies said he should be paid $1.9 million. The 27-year-old made $960,000 last year, when he hit .262 with one homer and 42 RBIs in 411 plate appearances.

Colorado Rockies v San Diego Padres
SAN DIEGO, CA - AUGUST 9: Hunter Renfroe #10 of the San Diego Padres is tagged out a the plate by Tony Wolters #14 of the Colorado Rockies during the sixth inning of a baseball game at Petco Park August 9, 2019 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Denis Poroy/Getty Images)

A decision by arbitrators Jeanne Vonhof, Dan Brent, Edna Francis is expected Tuesday.
Teams are 3-0 in decisions this year. Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Joc Pederson, Minnesota pitcher José Berríos and Atlanta reliever Shane Greene all lost their cases.

Ten players remain scheduled for hearings, which run through Feb. 21.

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