Many team owners hate arbitration, and if you're wondering why, you'll understand when reading this. The Pittsburgh Pirates' pitcher Ross Ohlendorf, claimed arbitration the other day for $2 million, while the Pirates offered $1.4 million. Seems reasonable right? Well if you knew anything about Ross Ohlendorf, you'd know that he went 1-11 with the Pirates in the 2010 season. Ohlendorf went 11-10 in 2009, so why would he be worth $2 million, or even $1.4 million? I'm not sure, but a panel in Phoenix, Arizona felt as though he is worth $2 million. After going from a $439K salary, and will now make $2 million, Ohlendorf will have a 500 percent raise. The 28 year-old pitcher posted a 4.07 ERA in the 2010 season, and a 4.40 lifetime ERA. My question once again is "Why is Ross Ohlendorf making $2 million dollars?!?!?" The Pittsburgh Pirates no longer have any more arbitration hearings after this decision, and are probably thankful for it. The right-handed pitcher only had one win in 2010, and as of right now has an unofficial win with the Pirates. But now that he's making $2 million this year, maybe he'll manage two wins, or even three? This is one of the major problems I have with arbitration, good players deserve good salaries. I understand that Josh Hamilton would like more money, because he posted great numbers this season. But I guess it's the Pirates fault for offering him $1.4 million in the first place and placing the idea in his head. If I were him, I would have taken it at the drop of a hat. There is nothing I can do about this, but I wish Ross Ohlendorf luck in the 2011 season (with his wallet full of cash) and hopefully can have a great season.
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