detroit.tigers.mlb.com - 5/5/2008
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DETROIT -- The Tigers knew Jacque Jones' history of slow starts when they traded for him last fall, and they were willing to take the risk. They couldn't anticipate that most of the lineup would be struggling alongside him. If Jones heats up for another second-half turnaround, it'll be with another club. Detroit designated him for assignment on Monday, ending his Tigers tenure after little ...
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Tigers DFA OF Jones; puchase contract of OF Joyce
The Transaction Guy —
Following a sweep at the hands of the Minnesota Twins, Detroit Tigers manager Jim Leyland promised that his lineup would look different in the coming days. Leyland’s words rang true today, as the Tigers designated outfielder Jacque Jones for assignment.
Jones, 33, was acquired from the Chicago Cubs in the offseason in exchange for infielder Omar Infante. Jones batted just .165/.244/.253 in 90 PA for the Tigers.
Outfielder Matt Joyce will replace Jones on the Tigers’ 25-man roster. Joyce, 23, was off to a .299/.367/.536 start in 109 PA for Triple-A Toledo.
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Jacque Jones was cut Monday by the Detroit Tigers, who had promised a lineup shakeup going into a homestand against the Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees. Detroit designated Jones for assignment and has 10 days to trade the outfielder, put him on ...
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Jacque Jones was cut Monday by the Detroit Tigers, who had promised a lineup shakeup going into a homestand against the Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees.
Detroit designated Jones for assignment and has 10 days to trade the outfielder, put him on ...
