The Pirates and All-Star outfielder Nate McLouth have reportedly agreed to a three-year contract with an option for a fourth year.The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette first reported that the two sides agreed to the deal early this morning, thereby avoiding their scheduled arbitration hearing set for this afternoon in Arizona.
The Pittsburgh Tribune-Review is reporting the deal is worth $15.75 million guaranteed.
The contract wipes out all three of McLouth's arbitration seasons and the option year would cover his first year of free agency. The deal will formally be announced in Bradenton, Fla. at the Pirates spring training home later this afternoon after McLouth returns from Arizona.
McLouth, 27, had a breakout season in 2008, where he was named to his first All-Star game and won his first Gold Glove in center field.
McLouth hit .276 last season with 26 home runs, 94 RBI and stole 23 bases.
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