Phillies, Kendrick Avoid Arbitration
Another piece of the Phillies’ puzzle revealed itself Friday when the team announced it avoided arbitration and agreed to a one-year deal with Kyle Kendrick. The right-hander was eligible for salary arbitration but signed a $3.585 million deal instead. Last year, he made $2.45 million.
He went 8-6 in 34 games last year with a 3.22 ERA. He started 15 games and worked the other 19 out of the bullpen. That is likely where his role will be in 2012 as well.
The Phils drafted Kendrick in the seventh round of the 2003 amateur draft.
The Phillies have three remaining arbitration-eligible players: left-hander Cole Hamels, right fielder Hunter Pence and infielder Wilson Valdez.
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