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Report: Mets, Orioles take 'file and trial' approach with arbitration players

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The Baltimore Orioles and New York Mets intend to move forward with a "file and trial" approach with their arbitration-eligible players, according to the Baltimore Sun's Eduardo Encina and Newsday's Marc Carig.

Under the approach, organizations will only negotiate with players until 1 p.m. ET on Friday to exchange figures. If a deal isn't struck, the teams will take the case to arbitration.

The Orioles have lost just one arbitration hearing since Peter Angelos became team president in 2005, winning 11 others.

According to MLB, "file and trial" clubs "will still be open to discussing multi-year contracts in the weeks between exchanging figures and heading to an arbitration hearing, however."

As of Thursday, the Orioles have yet to come to terms with Zach Britton, Manny Machado, Chris Tillman, Kevin Gausman, Brad Brach, Caleb Joseph, and Jonathan Schoop.

The Mets have yet to settle with Addison Reed, Jeurys Familia, Matt Harvey, Jacob deGrom, Wilmer Flores, Travis d'Arnaud, and Josh Edgin.

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