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Diamondbacks, CF Pollock agree on two-year deal

The Sports Xchange

February 09, 2016 at 9:30 am.

The Arizona Diamondbacks and Gold Glove center fielder A.J. Pollock avoided arbitration and agreed to a two-year deal worth $10.25 million late Monday night.

Pollock .315 with 65 extra-base hits — including 20 home runs — last season. He also stole 39 bases in 46 tries.

“It’s an exciting time to be a Diamondback,” Pollock told MLB.com. “I’m glad to get the business side taken care of and focus on helping this team win.”

Arizona will pay Pollock $3.5 million this year. The 28-year-old will receive $6.75 million in 2017.

Pollock had asked for $3.9 million and had been offered $3.65 million as part of the arbitration process.