Indians ace Justin Masterson has taken his typical easygoing approach to what appear to be failing contract negotiations that are destined to result in arbitration on Feb. 20 and free agency after this season.
"It's a difficult, challenging and yet a fun part of the game," he told MLB.com. "It's different. We're working with the businessmen and having some fun with that. You're trying not to be too stubborn in your own right, but know that you're trying to work for something fair and true."
Masterson and the Indians are nearly $4 million apart on a 2014 salary.