SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — The Miami Marlins defeated Calvin Faucher in the final salary arbitration case this year, leaving players with an 8-4 advantage in hearings.

Faucher was awarded the club’s $1.8 million offer rather than his $2.05 million request. Robert Herman, Paul Radvany and Walt De Treaux issued their decision Saturday, a day after hearing arguments.

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