Rangers sign Andruw Jones to MiL deal

JE · Feb 8, 2009

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Released by the Los Angeles Dodgers, Andruw Jones will have the opportunity to try to resurrect his career with the Texas Rangers.

Several media outlets reported Sunday that Texas will sign Jones to a minor league deal that will pay him $500,000 if he makes the major league team. He also will have the chance to make $1 million in incentives.

"He's a long shot to make the team as we sit today but an interesting reclamation project," Rangers general manager Jon Daniels told ESPN's Jerry Crasnick. Daniels also confirmed the deal will probably be announced within the next two days.

Jones reportedly turned down an offer from the New York Yankees to compete for an outfield spot. A source told the New York Post that Jones picked the Rangers so he could work with batting coach Rudy Jaramillo.

"He's certainly been a superstar for quite a few years," Rangers manager Ron Washington said, according to MLB.com. "These past few years have been down for him, but I like the fact that he brings 10 Gold Gloves, he's a winner and he fits well into our clubhouse. He has something to prove. We've got him in camp now, we'll see where he goes from here."
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If Jones can't resurrect his career in Texas, he can't do it at all.

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