"On Feb. 20, 1984, Pedro Guerrero avoided arbitration with the Los Angeles Dodgers by signing a five-year, $7 million contract, which at the time set a record for the most lucrative deal in team history. Guerrero agreed to the historic contract hours before his salary arbitration hearing was set to take place in L.A. He originally sought a $1.2 million salary for the 1984 season, while the Dodgers countered at $900,000."
"Guerrero enjoyed a career year in 1983 that saw him switch from the outfield to third base. He hit .298/.373/.531 with 28 doubles, six triples, 32 home runs, 103 RBI and 23 stolen bases over 664 plate appearances (160 games), earning an All-Star Game nod and fourth place finish in National League MVP voting."
"Guerrero spent parts of 11 seasons with the Dodgers, batting an overall .309/.381/.512 with 169 doubles, 24 triples, 171 home runs and 585 RBI in 1,036. He helped the organization win the 1981 World Series against the New York Yankees, hitting .333 with two home runs and seven RBI in six games en route to MVP honors. In August 1988, the Dodgers traded Guerrero to the St. Louis Cardinals for pitcher John Tudor."
Pedro Guerrero avoided arbitration on Feb. 20, 1984 by signing a five-year, $7 million contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers, a team record at the time. He signed hours before his hearing after originally seeking $1.2 million while the Dodgers offered $900,000. Guerrero had a breakout 1983 season after moving from the outfield to third base, hitting .298/.373/.531 with 32 home runs, 103 RBI and 23 stolen bases. He spent parts of 11 seasons with the Dodgers, batting .309/.381/.512 overall and earning 1981 World Series MVP honors. The Dodgers traded him to the St. Louis Cardinals in August 1988; he was a five-time All-Star and finished in the top four of MVP voting on four occasions. Mookie Betts later signed the richest Dodgers contract, a 12-year, $365 million extension before the 2020 season.
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