Arizona reaches 1-year deals with Qualls, Heilman
AP News | 2010-01-19 00:43:45
<div id="subtitle">Diamondbacks agree to 1-year contracts with relievers Chad Qualls, Aaron Heilman</div><div><p>The Arizona Diamondbacks agreed to one-year contracts Monday with Chad Qualls and Aaron Heilman, avoiding arbitration with the two right-handed relievers.</p><p>Qualls gets $4,185,000, while Heilman's deal is for $2.15 million.</p><p>Qualls was 2-2 with 24 saves in 29 opportunities and a 3.63 ERA as Arizona's closer last year, when he made $2,535,000. His season ended when he dislocated his left kneecap while deflecting a line drive on the final play against Houston on Aug. 30. He got the save in that game.</p><p>Heilman was acquired from the Chicago Cubs for two minor leaguers last November. He was 4-4 with a save and a 4.11 ERA with the Cubs last season in 70 appearances. He earned $1,625,000.</p><p>The Diamondbacks have two players remaining in arbitration: pitcher Edwin Jackson and shortstop Stephen Drew.</p><img src="http://admatch-syndication.mochila.com/images/ad.gif?aid=67225395&bid=informcom" /></div><div id="copyright"><div>
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