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The article then touches on similar arbitration disputes currently brewing around the league, including Michael King from the Padres and Jarren Duran from the Red Sox. Both face stark discrepancies between their contract demands and what their respective teams are willing to offer. Duran, for instance, after a stellar performance, is seeking $4 million but is being offered a mere $3.5 million. These negotiations portray a troubling trend of teams tightening their purse strings, even when a player's performance offers robust justification for higher salary demands.