| Tue Jul 10 2012 | 13:46 | Rays release OF Jeff Salazar | ||||
Rays released OF Jeff Salazar. | ||||||
Salazar, 31, was hitting just .212 with five homers and a .614 OPS in 68 games this season with Triple-A Durham. He'll attempt to latch on with a new organization. | ||||||
| Source: Durham Bulls on Twitter | ||||||
| Sun Apr 1 2012 | 14:02 | Jeff Salazar likely to make roster | ||||
Rays manager Joe Maddon said Jeff Salazar is "obviously the last man standing" for the final bench spot. | ||||||
It's a statement Maddon made after the Rays sent Jesus Feliciano and Will Rhymes to minor league camp, though he added that the decision has not officially been made yet. He's likely allowing room for a potential trade or signing, because Salazar seems to have made the team if the Rays don't make any acquisitions. The 31-year-old hasn't appeared in a big league game since 2009 and hit just .228 with a .729 OPS last year in the minors. | ||||||
| Source: St Petersburg Times | ||||||
| Tue Feb 14 2012 | 21:18 | Rays ink Jeff Salazar to minors deal | ||||
Rays signed OF Jeff Salazar to a minor league contract. | ||||||
The deal comes with an invitation to spring training, but Salazar stands little chance of landing a spot on the Rays' Opening Day roster. He hit just .228 with a .729 OPS last year in the minor leagues and hasn't appeared in a big league game since 2009. | ||||||
| Source: Tampa Bay Times | ||||||
| Fri Dec 24 2010 | 08:51 | Rockies sign Salazar to minors contract | ||||
Rockies signed OF Jeff Salazar to a minor league contract. | ||||||
Salazar inked a similar deal with the Orioles in January of 2010 and spent his entire season in the minor leagues. The 30-year-old outfielder has a .232/.335/.349 career big league batting line over 298 at-bats. | ||||||