A's, Kottaras avoid arb. with one-year deal
George Kottaras - C - Oakland Athletics
Jan. 15, 2013 - 11:15 AM ET
Athletics and C George Kottaras avoided arbitration by agreeing to a one-year contract.
CBS Sports' Jon Heyman reports that the deal is worth $1 million. Kottaras, who was arbitration-eligible for the second time this winter, made $700,000 last season while hitting .211/.351/.415 with nine home runs, 31 RBI and a .766 OPS in 209 plate appearances between the Brewers and Athletics. He's slated to begin 2013 as Derek Norris' backup.