Pay Day for Some Mets

Three arbitration-eligible players are up for a considerable pay raise.

R.A. Dickey, Mike Pelfrey, and Angel Pagan are eligible for arbitration on Wednesday. Eligible players are those who have between three and six years of MLB experience.

According to Anothony DiComo of MLB.com, Dickey and Pagan should be able to land themselves a contract without going to a hearing. Pelfrey, whose agent is Scott Boras, is expected to go to a hearing. 

Dickey, 35, could negotiate a multi-year deal worth a couple million dollars if he avoids arbitration. If not, he will receive a one-year deal and be a free agent at the end of the 2011 season.

Pelfrey can also expect a significant pay raise in his first year of arbitration after making just $500,000 last year.  His four-year, $5.25 million contract expired after the 2009 season. He can expect an increase of roughly $3 million to $4 million.

Pagan, who is still under the Mets' control for the next two seasons, can double his salary in the arbitration process. He made $1.45 million last year in his break out season for the Mets.