With the signing of Shõta Imanaga making big Cubs news this week, I didn’t want to forget — nor let you all forget — that the deadline for arbitration-eligible players to sign contracts is at hand.
Originally, that deadline was supposed to be this Friday, but last month owners and players agreed to move it up to today, Thursday, January 11:
Just clarifying some other reports out there: The deadline for arbitration agreements tomorrow is 1 p.m. ET, not 8 p.m., per sources. The official exchange of figures among teams and players who haven't come to a salary agreement -- and are likely headed to a trial -- is at 8.