D-Backs agree to 2-year deal with Pollock
The Arizona Diamondbacks avoided arbitration with outfielder A.J. Pollock on Monday by agreeing to a two-year deal, reportedly worth $10.25 million, according to Buster Olney of ESPN.
"It's an exciting time to be a Diamondback," Pollock told Steve Gilbert of MLB.com. "I'm glad to get the business side taken care of and focus on helping this team win."
Pollock enjoyed a breakout season in 2015 en route to his first All-Star appearance. The 28-year-old hit .315/.367/.498 with 20 home runs, 39 doubles, 39 stolen bases, and 76 RBIs while earning a Gold Glove.
The Diamondbacks halted extension talks earlier last month and were more than $300,000 apart when exchanging arbitration numbers prior to the deadline. Pollock asked for $3.9 million while the team countered with a $3.65-million offer.
Pollock will still have one year of arbitration eligibility remaining when his new deal is up.