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Outrighted To Triple-A: Johnson, Vasquez, Blue Jays

By Ben Nicholson-Smith | November 3, 2011 at 1:49pm CDT

The latest outright assignments from around MLB…

  • The Rays might not have made the playoff were it not for Dan Johnson's heroics in the final game of the regular season, but he's no longer on Tampa Bay's roster. Jon Paul Morosi of FOX Sports reports that the Rays outrighted Johnson to Triple-A (Twitter links). The first baseman can elect free agency.
  • The Mariners announced that they outrighted left-hander Anthony Vasquez to Triple-A. The 25-year-old posted a 8.90 ERA with 4.0 K/9 and 3.1 BB/9 in 29 1/3 innings for Seattle in 2011. Vasquez must accept the assignment.
  • The Blue Jays announced that they outrighted outfielder Adam Loewen and reliever Jesse Carlson off of their 40-man roster. Loewen, the fourth overall selection in the 2002 draft, successfully completed the transition from left-handed pitcher to outfielder in 2011. He posted a .306/.377/.508 line with 46 doubles at Triple-A before appearing in 14 games with the Blue Jays. 
  • Carlson, 30, spent the 2011 season on the disabled list after experiencing arm soreness in Spring Training and undergoing season-ending rotator cuff surgery in May. Carlson would have been arbitration eligible for the first time this offseason and his projected salary of $700K made him a clear non-tender candidate.
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  1. Bluebirdz 2

    14 years ago

    Bye bye Loewen, surely someone will pick him up in the rule 5

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    • John Smith 3

      14 years ago

      He’ll be a 28 year old outfielder with one good minor league season to his name. 

      Plus, he struck out 1/3 of the time.

      Good story but not a chance he contributes. 

      Reply
      • chico65

        14 years ago

        Yeah, one good minor league season to his name in one minor league season as an outfielder.  The guy’s a bum.

        I think they might have an opening for you in Baltimore.

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        • Encarnacion's Parrot

          14 years ago

          He actually had 3 minor league seasons as an outfielder. Just sayin’

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          • chico65

            14 years ago

            Not according to his BR page. I know you’re a Jays fan and one of the intelligent ones, so I’m not doubting you.  Do you know where to find his stats for the other one(s) [I see you just edited your post to indicate 3]?  How’d he do?

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            • MoreMariners.com 2

              14 years ago

              Yes he does…2009, 2010, and 2011 he was an outfielder and progressed as a hitter every season. He seems to have got the knack of it pretty easily, i wonder why they gave up on him

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      • johnsmith4

        14 years ago

        When I read your post, somehow, I get a sense you are “hiding” something from us.  Oh well, maybe I just have an overactive imagination.

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        • chico65

          14 years ago

          Will the real John Smith please stand up?

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    • Joshua

      14 years ago

      I’m pretty sure he’s actually a minor league FA now, and not subject to the rule V draft.

      Reply
  2. Bluebirdz 2

    14 years ago

    Bye bye Loewen, surely someone will pick him up in the rule 5

    Reply
  3. mike292929

    14 years ago

    I hope some team gives him a chance… this guy has worked way too hard to make his way back.

    Reply
  4. bla

    14 years ago

    The Jays cut Loewan because they want to give him a chance to make the majors and he wouldnt have done that in Toronto. Jays got Snider, Rasmus, Thames, Bautista, Davis, and even Encarnasion that can play in the outfield and that is without considering the prospects they have in the minors that can play the outfield soon, there was no room for Loewan. By letting him go Toronto did not get any assets but their reputation for being a player first team went up (which will help them sign players and resign their players in the future).

    Reply
  5. nestleraisinets

    14 years ago

    Javy Vasquez part 3 to the yankees would be sweet

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