Padres Win Terrell Arbitration Case

An arbitrator ruled today in favor of the San Diego Padres in the arbitration case involving pitcher Walt Terrell.

Terrell, who was acquired during the off-season from the Detroit Tigers, will earn $775,000 this year, rather than the $941,000 he requested.

The hearing was held Thursday before arbitrator Richard Kasher. Arguing on behalf of the Padres was Tal Smith, who will be the Padres’ acting general manager on a temporary basis beginning Wednesday.