mysportsrumors.com - 5/6/2008
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The Detroit Tigers decided to designate left fielder Jacque Jones for assignment, effectively ending his time with the team, even with the $3 million still owed to him this season. To replace Jones on the roster, minor league outfielder Matt Joyce was called up from AAA-Toledo. According to manager, Jim Leyland, Joyce will spend time in both left and right. So where does, undefined position
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 ...
To go over the changes —
Beck's Blog
Jacque Jones designated for assignment. Matt Joyce called up from Toledo and is in RF. Sheffield is batting sixth and playing in LF, the latter per his request. Carlos Guillen will hit third. Magglio is still batting cleanup, but is DHing again today and will probably do that part-time while splitting time in RF. Got all that? OK, here's the lineup: Granderson, CF Polanco, 2B Guillen, 3B ...
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