Minnesota Twins first baseman Justin Morneau avoided arbitration Friday by agreeing to a $7.4 million, one-year contract.
The Twins also reached one-year deals with reliever Juan Rincon ($2,475,000) on Friday and outfielder-designated hitter Jason Kubel ($1.3 million) late Thursday.
Right fielder Michael Cuddyer, who made $3.75 million last season, and right-handed reliever Matt Guerrier, who made $407,500 last season, are Minnesota's two remaining arbitration-eligible players. Arbitration hearings are held throughout February, but teams typically reach agreements with players before that point.
Cuddyer asked for $6.2 million for 2008, and the Twins offered $4.7 million. Guerrier asked for $1.15 million, and the Twins offered $750,000.
Morneau, the American League's Most Valuable Player in 2006, received a raise of nearly $3 million from the $4.5 million he made last year while hitting .271 with 31 home runs and 111 RBIs.
Though he matched his MVP season in power, he dropped 50 points on his average. He's not eligible for free agency until after the 2010 season.