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Updated at 9:29 a.m., Tuesday, February 17, 2009

MLB: Ethier, Dodgers reach agreement

Associated Press

PHOENIX — Andre Ethier agreed to a $3.1 million, one-year deal with the Los Angeles Dodgers after an arbitration hearing was delayed so the sides could continue to negotiate.

Ethier batted .305 with 20 homers and 77 RBIs last year. He had been asking $3.75 million for this year and the Dodgers offered $2.65 million.

The 26-year-old outfielder can earn $100,000 in performance bonuses — $25,000 each for 596 plate appearances, his total last year; $25,000 for 625 and $50,000 for 650.