Thursday, February 10, 2000

Parris, Reds go to arbitration

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The Associated Press

        TAMPA, Fla. — Reds pitcher Steve Parris had what might be the first of five salary arbitration hearings for the Reds this month.

        The 32-year-old right-hander asked a panel Wednesday for a raise from $275,000 to $1,825,000. The Reds countered at $1.4 million

        Arbitrators Richard Kaplan, Dan Brent and William Holley were expected to issue their decision today.

        Parris was 11-4 with a 3.50 ERA — all career bests — in 21 starts and one relief appearance. He was the last pitcher cut in spring training, then was brought up May 3 and became one of the Reds' most effective starters.

        Outfielders Mike Cameron and Alex Ochoa, right-hander Scott Sullivan and outfielder Dmitri Young also have hearings scheduled in the next 1¹/₂ weeks.         Join the discussion on our Reds forum

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