Jeremy Guthrie SP FA Fri 10/7/11 5:28 PM
Jeremy Guthrie
SP FA
Jeremy Guthrie told Steve Melewski of MASNSports.com that he hasn't spoken with the Orioles about a long-term contract since last offseason.
"We asked them if they were interested in exploring the option of a multi-year contract (last winter) and they politely said no," explained Guthrie. "So I would assume if their opinion changed they would approach us but otherwise we'll just continue down the road the CBA outlines for players. I think, if there is any interest, they would express it, otherwise we would just assume they stand where they stood before." Guthrie, 32, earned $5.75 million this season and is arbitration-eligible for the final time this winter. While he has value as an innings-eater, some expect the Orioles to put him on the trade block.