Some info regarding Wild Bill arbitration. Almost 1.4M gap
January 9, 2026
Some info regarding Wild Bill arbitration. Almost 1.4M gap
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Mark A: I can’t afford the sand I HAVE TO buy now, so I can’t afford another 1.4 for one of our best players.
EDIT:
I DON’T UNDERSTAND ARBITRATION HOLY FUCK
Mark A is still an asshole
Nothing is better than watching random people refuse to try to understand the arbitration system in baseball. It’s sooo much fun seeing them yell “MaRk Is cHeAp”.
That 8.55 is more than fair and will be what gets accepted. It’s not free agency, he’ll cash in later
I wonder if they have tried to offer $18M guaranteed for the next 2 years and if he would even take that.
He’s going to get traded so Quero can come up
Then why pass the renovations on to the people of Milwaukee when he could’ve paid for it all himself? Rich bastards, aren’t your friends.
The 8.55 million would tie the record for a catcher in their 2nd year of arbitration. William of course wants to set a new record. Both sides are reasonable even though there is a gap
This happened last year, as well … the Brewers and William agreed to a deal to avoid arbitration before the hearing date.
Pay the man
Alright fine I’ll play catcher for them. You don’t have to twist my arm. A league minimum deal seems appropriate.
In 2024 Will Smith got $8.55M in his 2nd year of arbitration. He was coming off of a better year than Contreras had last year and was better overall in his career at least offensively. I’m sure that is the comparable the Brewers are using to make this offer and that is a perfectly reasonable number to suggest. I think they will probably be able to find some number that works in between those two numbers.
They also have Marco Dingus coming up too who is more of a hit first C at this point, but they feel is getting better behind the plate. Illness kept him from playing C more in College. I think if William was willing to move to first base over his next contract I think the Brewers might be more willing to talk. If you look at Chourio’s contract they can afford another big contract with it. I don’t think they will ever pay a pitcher long term because of the injury concerns. So they have room after Yelich’s contract expires to resign Frelick, Turang, or Contraes.
12 comments
Mark A: I can’t afford the sand I HAVE TO buy now, so I can’t afford another 1.4 for one of our best players.
EDIT:
I DON’T UNDERSTAND ARBITRATION HOLY FUCK
Mark A is still an asshole
Nothing is better than watching random people refuse to try to understand the arbitration system in baseball. It’s sooo much fun seeing them yell “MaRk Is cHeAp”.
That 8.55 is more than fair and will be what gets accepted. It’s not free agency, he’ll cash in later
I wonder if they have tried to offer $18M guaranteed for the next 2 years and if he would even take that.
He’s going to get traded so Quero can come up
Then why pass the renovations on to the people of Milwaukee when he could’ve paid for it all himself? Rich bastards, aren’t your friends.
The 8.55 million would tie the record for a catcher in their 2nd year of arbitration. William of course wants to set a new record. Both sides are reasonable even though there is a gap
This happened last year, as well … the Brewers and William agreed to a deal to avoid arbitration before the hearing date.
Pay the man
Alright fine I’ll play catcher for them. You don’t have to twist my arm. A league minimum deal seems appropriate.
In 2024 Will Smith got $8.55M in his 2nd year of arbitration. He was coming off of a better year than Contreras had last year and was better overall in his career at least offensively. I’m sure that is the comparable the Brewers are using to make this offer and that is a perfectly reasonable number to suggest. I think they will probably be able to find some number that works in between those two numbers.
They also have Marco Dingus coming up too who is more of a hit first C at this point, but they feel is getting better behind the plate. Illness kept him from playing C more in College. I think if William was willing to move to first base over his next contract I think the Brewers might be more willing to talk. If you look at Chourio’s contract they can afford another big contract with it. I don’t think they will ever pay a pitcher long term because of the injury concerns. So they have room after Yelich’s contract expires to resign Frelick, Turang, or Contraes.