Pence wins arbitration, to make $6.9M (AP)

[ASFN Admin]

Outfielder Hunter Pence has defeated the Houston Astros in the final salary arbitration case of the offseason, giving players victories in two of three hearings this year. Pence will make $6.9 million rather than the team's offer of $5.15 million. Arbitrators Robert Herzog, Margaret Brogan and Fredric Horowitz made the decision Saturday, a day after hearing arguments.

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