First round of contract offers so hopefully the rationale (enclosed for each player) is correct.
Adrian Beltre $13m (2009) ==> $6.5m (2011) [2008 #34 ($6m) 2009 #94, 50% contract rule on previous $13m contract]
Franklin Gutierrez $0.5m (2009) ==> $3m (2012) [2008 #112 2009 #51 ($3m)]
Felix Hernandez $4m (2009) ==> $18m (2011) [2008 #18 2009 #4 ($18m)]
Erik Bedard $8m (2009) ==> $4m (2012) [2008 #139 2009 #119 ($3.5m), 50% contract rule on previous $8m contract]
David Aardsma $ 0.5m (2009) ==> $1.5m (2010) [2008 #307 2009 #175 ($1.5m)]