The Texas Rangers recently signed Andruw Jones to a minor league contract. If he makes the squad, the Texas Rangers will pay him $500,000 and a up to $1 million in bonuses. Why is this important? Because Jones is still a viable player that can be traded for a smaller price if he doesn't make the Rangers roster this spring. That and it doesn't break the Rangers bank. Jones also provides a fail-safe if Josh Hamilton goes down with an injury. Marlon Byrd, who recently re-signed with the Rangers, was a fill in player for Hamilton in Center field at times, but really found his niche in Left Field. Already a logjam in the outfield, the Rangers can only hope that
Andruw Jones
9 February 2009
Posted by Wayne Lin | No comments yet
1 July 2008
Losing Andruw Jones and then Juan Pierre has meant more playing time for their young hotshots Andre Ethier and Matt Kemp, something Torre was either unwilling or unable to do, perhaps because he was stuck by the same “play the most who you pay the most” philosophy that has plagued the Mariners.
Posted by Street Reporter | 2 comments
10 March 2008
y will be one of the teams right there at the end battling for a berth.
Los Angeles Dodgers
Can Andruw Jones rebound this season and return to his pre-2007 self?
Last season the Dodgers ranked 10th in the National League in runs scored, 13th in slugging percentage and 15th in home runs. Their lineup will be vastly different from opening day last year as they are implementing a number of young prospects who are expected to revitalize the offense lead by first baseman James Loney, rightfielder Matt Kemp and third baseman Andy Laroche. However, without any of these players having played an entire Major League season, it is unknown if they’ll be able to generate consistent offense over 162 games.
Continue reading "MLB 2008 Preview Part One: National League West"
Posted by Joe Sauer | No comments yet
