Here are the day’s outrights and minor moves:
- The Marlins have outrighted utilityman Jordany Valdespin, according to the MLB.com transactions page. Valdespin, 26, slashed .214/.280/.347 last year after joining Miami on a minor league pact. He had been non-tendered by the Mets before reaching arbitration eligibility. Over parts of three seasons in the big leagues, Valdespin has spent time all over the outfield as well as at second base, in addition to a handful of appearances at short.
- The Phillies announced that outfielder Tony Gwynn Jr. has elected free agency after refusing an outright assignment. The 32-year-old slashed a meager .152/.264/.190 over 127 plate appearances on the year. He has seen big league action in parts of eight seasons, and at his best added value through stellar defensive ratings in the outfield.
I wonder if the season that Tony Gwynn Jr. has had has anything to do with losing his father. I’m pretty sure they must have talked all the time about baseball and Sr. probably helped him with his batting. I still hate that Sr. is no longer around. He was one of the best of all time.
Tony gywnn in my option is the best utility guy in mlb and maybe the rangers can maybe look at him who knows he might be useful
The rangers should look at him, I wonder if he will ever go back and play with the Padres ?
I love Valdespin. I just wish he got himself straightened out