On the eleventh hour, so to speak, the Pirates have signed CF Nate McLouth to a 3 year deal with a club option for a 4th year. The Pirates and McLouth were scheduled to have an arbitration hearing today in Arizona to settle the salary debacle between McLouth and the team.
McLouth was asking for 3.8 million this season and the Pirates were offering 2.75 million. Avoiding arbitration is a positive for both parties as it eliminates the potential for harsh feelings that can be created by those hearings.
McLouth had a breakout season last year by hitting 26 home runs and driving in 94. McLouth was a member of the 2008 All Star team and was named a Gold Glove award winner.
The Pirates usually don't lock up their best players that still have their prime ahead of them. A step in the right direction?
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