Negotiations between the Cleveland Indians and second baseman Jason Kipnis on a contract extension have ceased.
"Once the regular season started, the negotiations stopped," Kipnis said. "We didn't want the distraction during the season. I think they felt the same way."
Kipnis is in his second full season in the big leagues. He'll make $509,400 this year.
Asked if he'd like to continue the negotiations at the end of the 2013 season, Kipnis said, "Of course."
Kipnis probably won't be eligible for salary arbitration until after the 2014 season.