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Royals, Hayes avoid arbitration
Brett Hayes - C - Kansas City Royals
Nov. 20, 2012 - 5:10 PM ET

Royals and C Brett Hayes avoided arbitration Tuesday by agreeing to a one-year, $600,000 contract.

With Brayan Pena out of the picture, Hayes looks likely to open the 2013 season as the primary backup to starting catcher Salvador Perez. Hayes, 28, batted .202/.229/.254 in 39 games this past season for the Marlins.