A.J. Ellis Signs Deal To Avoid Arbitration

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Updated: December 3, 2015

According to Jon Heyman of CBSSports.com the Los Angeles Dodgers have agreed to a deal with A.J. Ellis to avoid arbitration.

a.j. ellis and dodgers cut pre-tender deal for $4.5M

— Jon Heyman (@JonHeymanCBS) December 2, 2015

Ken Gurnick of the Los Angeles Times also reported the news.

A.J. Ellis avoids arbitration with $4.5 million contract agreement.

— Ken Gurnick (@kengurnick) December 2, 2015

For those who watch Dodger baseball know that Ellis is the primary catcher for Clayton Kershaw. He will serve as the backup for Yasmani Grandal this season.

Ellis is a former 18th round pick of the Dodgers in the 2003 MLB Draft. He has spent his entire eight year career with the club.

Ellis a true leader in the locker room and it is good to see the Dodgers get a deal done now rather than later.

With a new manager and Ellis locked up for another year the Dodgers will focus on getting their second ace back in the blue and white.

The Dodgers will be paying a record fee in luxury tax penalties for their payroll last year. Expect to see a few changes to the roster as they look to improve on their disappointing end to the season last year.

As more information surfaces on the Dodgers and their offseason moves we will keep you up to date.

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