Official Site of the Cardinals · Jan 31, 2017
Martinez's arbitration hearing set for Feb. 8
Carlos Martinez strikes out nine over seven scoreless innings, allowing five hits and one walk to earn his 16th win of the seasonThese hearings will be the first for the organization since the club won it's case against left-hander Darren Oliver in 1999. General manager John Mozeliak noted that the front office recently shifted to a file-and-trial philosophy, meaning that any players still unsigned when arbitration numbers are exchanged in mid-January will have their cases settled at a hearing.
In previous years, the Cardinals were open to negotiating up until a scheduled hearing.