Carlos Pena

Posted by Joe Siegler on January 12, 2006 at 9:50 am

Full Name: Carlos Felipe Pena
Born: May 17, 1978 in Santo Donimgo, DR
Height: 6’2″ Weight: 210
Bats: Left Throws: Left
Personal: Single
Resides: Santo Donimgo, DR
MLB Debut: September 5, 2001
Agent: Scott Boras

Team History

1998-2001: Texas Rangers (originally drafted in 6/98)
2002: Oakland A’s (via trade with Mike Venafro for Mario Ramos, Jason Hart, Ryan Ludwick, & Gerald Laird on Jan 14, 2002)
2002-2006: Detroit Tigers (In a three-way deal; the Oakland Athletics traded Carlos Pena, Franklyn German and a player to be named later (Jeremy Bonderman – Aug 22nd) to the Detroit Tigers, the Tigers traded Jeff Weaver to the New York Yankees, the Yankees traded Ted Lilly, Jason Arnold and John-Ford Griffin to the Athletics on Jul 5, 2002 – Released Mar 26, 2006)
2006: New York Yankees (as a minor league free agent on Apr 15, 2006)
2007-2010: Tampa Bay Devil Rays (as a minor league free agent on Feb 1, 2007)
2011: Chicago Cubs (as a free agent on Dec 8, 2010 – GFA Oct 30, 2011)
2012: Tampa Bay Rays (as a free agent on Jan 24, 2012)
2013- : Houston Astros (as a free agent on Dec 17, 2012)

Salary History

2013: $2.9 Million (+ $1.M in incentives)
2012: $7.25 Million
2011: $10 Million ($5 deferred, due 01/12)
2010: $8 Million
2009: $8 Million
2008: $8 Million
2007: $800,000 (if on roster, plus addtl $400k in incentives)
2006: $700,000 (was $2.8 Mil, but was reduced when released on Mar 26)
2005: $2.575 Million
2004: $330,000
2003: $310,000
2002: $202,000
2001: $200,000 (Presumably)

Carlos Pena Links

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Darren Oliver

Posted by Joe Siegler on December 31, 2005 at 9:54 pm

Full Name: Darren Christopher Oliver
Born: October 6, 1970 in Kansas City, MO
Height: 6’2″ Weight: 198
Bats: Right Throws: Left
Personal: Wife (Melissa – 11/6/99) – Son (Brock Christopher – 7/27/00)
Resides: Arlington, TX
MLB Debut: Sep 1, 1993

Notes

Threw the first ever interleague pitch at TBIA against the Giants on 6/12/97.
Darren wore #14 during the 2000 season, as Esteban Loaiza had 28 when he returned to Texas.
One of only three players with three stints as a Ranger (the others are Bill Haselman & Kenny Rogers).

Team History

1993-1998: Texas Rangers (originally drafted June 1988)
1998-1999: St. Louis Cardinals (via trade with Fernando Tatis & Mark Little for Todd Stottlemyre & Royce Clayton on Jul 31, 1998)
2000-2001: Texas Rangers (signed as a free agent on Jan 12, 2000)
2002: Boston Red Sox (via trade for Carl Everett on Dec 13, 2001 – released 7/02)
2002: St. Louis Cardinals (as a minor league free agent on Jul 21, 2002
2003: Colorado Rockies (as a minor league free agent on Jan 29, 2003)
2004: Florida Marlins (as a free agent on Jan 28, 2004)
2004: Houston Astros (via trade for PTBNL or $ on Jul 22, 2004 – GFA Dec 7, 2004)
2005: Colorado Rockies (as a minor league free agent on Jan 12, 2005 – Released Mar 31, 2005)
2005: Arizona Diamondbacks (as a minor league free agent on Apr 10, 2005)
2005: Chicago Cubs (as a minor league free agent on May 8, 2005)
2006: New York Mets (as a minor league free agent on Dec 19, 2005)
2007-2009: Anaheim Angels (as a free agent on Dec 11, 2006)
2010-2011: Texas Rangers (as a free agent on Dec 22, 2009)
2012- : Toronto Blue Jays (as a free agent on Jan 9, 2012)

Salary History

2013: $3 Million
2012: $4 Million
2011: $3.25 Million
2010: $3 Million
2009: $3.665 Million
2008: $2 Million
2007: $1.5 Million
2006: $600,000
2005: Unknown – Minors
2004: $750,000 (w/addtl 250k in incentives)
2003: $350,000
2002: $7 Million
2001: $7 Million
2000: $5 Million
1999: $3.55 Million
1998: $3.05 Million
1997: $1.075 Million
1996: $220,000
1995: $165,000
1994: $109,000
1993: $109,000

Darren Oliver Links

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Ryan Ludwick

Posted by Joe Siegler on December 31, 2005 at 12:51 pm

Full Name: Ryan Andrew Ludwick
Born: July 13, 1978 in Satellite Beach, FL
Height: 6’3″ Weight: 203
Bats: Right Throws: Left
Personal: Single
Resides: Las Vegas, NV
MLB Debut: Jun 5, 2002

Team History

1999-2001: Oakland A’s (originally drafted Jun 99 – 2nd round)
2002-2003: Texas Rangers (via trade with Mario Ramos, Jason Hart, & Gerald Laird for Carlos Pena & Mike Venafro on Jan 14, 2002)
2003-2005: Cleveland Indians (via trade for Shane Spencer & Ricardo Rodriguez on Jul 18, 2003 – GFA Oct 28, 2005)
2006: Detroit Tigers (as a minor league free agent on Jan 4, 2006)
2007-2010: St Louis Cardinals (as a minor league free agent on Dec 18, 2006)
2010-2011: San Diego Padres (via three team trade on Jul 31, 2010 – GFA Oct 30, 2011)
2012- : Cincinnati Reds (as a free agent on Jan 16, 2012)

Jul 31, 2010 Trade Details

In a three-team trade, the St. Louis Cardinals acquired pitcher Jake Westbrook from the Cleveland Indians and pitcher Nick Greenwood from the San Diego Padres; San Diego acquired outfielder Ryan Ludwick from the Cardinals, and Cleveland acquired pitcher Corey Kluber from the Padres.

Salary History

2015: $9 Million ($4.5M buyout)
2014: $7.5 Million
2013: $1 Million
2013: $5 Million Mutual option w/$500k buyout – buyout taken
2012: $2 Million
2011: $6.75 Million
2010: $5.45 Million
2009: $3.7 Million
2008: $411,000
2007: Unknown
2006: Unknown
2005: $317,500
2004: $304,700
2003: $300,000
2002: $200,000

Ryan Ludwick Links

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Vicente Padilla

Posted by Joe Siegler on December 12, 2005 at 2:33 pm Leave a Comment

Full Name: Vicente Delacruz Padilla
Born: September 27, 1977 in Chinandega, Nicaragua
Height: 6’2″ Weight: 220
Bats: Right Throws: Right
Personal: Single, two daughters (Ingrid Elena and Yurisel)
Resides: Chinandega, Nicaragua
MLB Debut: Jun 29, 1999

Team History

1998-2000: Arizona Diamondbacks (originally signed Aug 31, 1998 as an amateur free agent)
2000-2005: Philadelphia Phillies (via trade with Omar Daal, Nelson Figueroa, & Travis Lee for Curt Schilling on Jul 26, 2000)
2006-2009: Texas Rangers (via trade for Ricardo Rodriguez (as PTBNL on Dec 19) on Dec 12, 2005 – DFA Aug 7, 2009)
2009-2011: Los Angeles Dodgers (as a free agent on Aug 19, 2009 – GFA Oct 30, 2011)
2012: Boston Red Sox (as a minor league free agent on Jan 16, 2012)
2013- : Softbank Hawks (Japanese Ball, as a free agent on Jan 17, 2013)

Salary History

2013: $3.25 Million
2012: $1.5 Million
2011: $2 Million (+ $8 M if 33 starts; salary becomes $6 Million if made a reliever)
2010: $5.025 Million
2010: $12 Million club option (declined) w/ $1.75M buyout
2009: $12 Million
2008: $11 Million
2007: $9 Million
2006: $4.41 Million
2005: $3.2 Million
2004: $2.6 Million
2003: $425,000
2002: $245,000
2001: $230,000

Vicente Padilla Links

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Travis Hafner

Posted by Joe Siegler on December 6, 2005 at 5:42 pm Leave a Comment

Full Name: Travis Lee Hafner
Born: June 3, 1977 in Jamestown, ND
Height: 6’3″ Weight: 240
Bats: Left Throws: Right
Personal: Single
Resides: Sykestown, ND
MLB Debut: Aug 6, 2002

Notes

First major league hit was a triple, with an RBI.

Team History

2002: Texas Rangers (originally drafted June 96 draft)
2003-2012: Cleveland Indians (via trade with Aaron Myette for Einar Diaz & Ryan Drese on Dec 6, 2002)
2013- : New York Yankees (as a free agent on Jan 31, 2013)

Salary History

2013: $2 Million (w/ $4M in various incentives)
2013: $13 Million club option not picked up, $2.75 Million buyout paid
2012: $13 Million
2011: $13 Million
2010: $11.5 Million
2009: $11.5 Million
2008: $4.75 Million (plus $3M via reworked contract extension in Jul 07)
2007: $3.75 Million (plus $2.25M via reworked contract extension in Jul 07)
2006: $2.5 Million
2005: $500,000
2004: $316,300
2003: $302,200
2002: $200,000

Contract Incentives

2006: $0.75M in incentives, including $0.25M in 2006 if Hafner plays 135 games in the field in 2005
2007: $1.05M in incentives, including $0.3M in 2007 if Hafner plays 135 games in the field in 2006
2008: $1.35M in incentives, including $0.35M added to 2008 option with 675 PAs in 2007

Travis Hafner Links

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Justin Duchscherer

Posted by Joe Siegler on November 3, 2005 at 1:12 pm

Full Name: Justin Craig Duchscherer
Born: November 19, 1977 in Aberdeen, South Dakota
Height: 6’3″ Weight: 190
Bats: Right Throws: Right
Personal: Single
Resides: Colleyville, TX
MLB Debut: July 25, 2001

Team History

1996-2001: Boston Red Sox (minors only – originally drafted in June of 1996)
2001: Texas Rangers (via trade for Doug Mirabelli on Jun 12, 2001)
2002-2010: Oakland A’s (via trade for Luis Vizcaino on Mar 18, 2002)
2011: Baltimore Orioles (as a minor league free agent on Jan 30, 2011 – Released Aug 2, 2011)
Presumed Retired – Feb 11, 2013

Salary History

2011: $700,000 ($1.1M if on roster, plus addtl $3.4M in incentives)
2010: $2 Million (w/ $3.5M in incentives)
2009: Unknown, did not play due to injury
2008: $1.2 Million
2007: $1,187,500
2006: $344,500
2005: $329,500
2004: $302,500

Justin Duchscherer Links

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Doug Davis

Posted by Joe Siegler on November 1, 2005 at 11:19 am

Full Name: Douglas Davis
Born: September 21, 1975 in Sacramento, CA
Height: 6’3″ Weight: 190
Bats: Right Throws: Left
Personal: Single (Ex-Wife Stacey – 12/26/96) – Daughter (Drew – 7/31/97), son (Jordan – 5/19/00)
Resides: Cedar Hill, TX
MLB Debut: August 9, 1999

Notes

Doug wore #46 until Spring Training 2001, when he switched to #17.

Team History

1999-2003: Texas Rangers (originally drafted in June 96 – placed on waivers Apr 27, 2003
2003: Toronto Blue Jays (off waivers on Apr 30, 2003 – DFA Jul 10, 2003)
2003-2006: Milwaukee Brewers (as a minor league free agent on Jul 14, 2003)
2007-2009: Arizona Diamondbacks (via trade with Dana Eveland and David Krynzel for Johnny Estrada, Claudio Vargas, & Greg Aquino on November 25, 2006)
2010: Milwaukee Brewers (as a free agent on Jan 22, 2010)
2011: Chicago Cubs (as a minor league free agent on Apr 12, 2011 – Released Jun 29, 2011)
2011: Chicago White Sox (as a minor league free agent on Jul 15, 2011)
2012 : Kansas City Royals (as a minor league free agent on May 12, 2012 – GFA Nov 3, 2012)
Free Agent as of Feb 9, 2013

Salary History

2012: Unknown, presumed minimum
2011: Unknown, presumed minimum
2011: $6 Million (Mutual Option, w/$1M buyout – declined – Brewers)
2010: $4.5 Million
2009: $8.75 Million
2008: $7.75 Million
2007: $2.5 Million
2006: $2.7 Million (plus $400k in incentives)
2005: $2.05 Million
2004: $450,000
2003: $427,500
2002: $310,000
2001: $250,000
2000: $200,000

Doug Davis Links

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R.A. Dickey

Posted by Joe Siegler on October 30, 2005 at 10:17 pm Leave a Comment

Full Name: Robert Alan Dickey
Born: October 29, 1974 in Nashville, TN
Height: 6’3″ Weight: 205
Bats: Right Throws: Right
Personal: Married (Anne – 12/13/97)
Resides: Nashville, TN
MLB Debut: April 22, 2001

Notes

Won the 2012 Cy Young award (congrats to an old friend)

Team History

1996-2006: Texas Rangers (originally drafted June 1996 – DFA Apr 23, 2006, EFA Oct ??, 2006)
2007: Milwaukee Brewers (as a minor league free agent on Jan 13, 2007)
2008: Minnesota Twins (as a minor league free agent on Nov 28, 2007)
2008: Seattle Mariners (via Rule 5 draft on Dec 6, 2007)
2009-: Minnesota Twins (as a minor league free agent on Dec 24, 2008 – DFA Aug 29, 2009)
2010-2012: New York Mets (as a minor league free agent on Jan 5, 2010)
2013- : Toronto Blue Jays (via trade with Josh Thole for Travis d’Arnaud, Noah Snydergaard, John Buck and PTBNL on Dec 17, 2012)

Salary History

2016: $12 Million Team Option
2015/2014: $25 Million – Unknown split
2013: $5 Million (option picked up)
2012: $4.25 Million
2011: $2.75 Million
2010: $600,000
2009: $525,000
2008: Unknown
2007: Unknown
2006: $380,000
2005: $372,500 (pro-rated $270k if in minors)
2004: $337,500
2003: $300,000 (presumably)
2002: $200,000 (presumably)
2001: $200,000 (presumably)

R.A. Dickey Links

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Frank Francisco

Posted by Joe Siegler on October 23, 2005 at 1:02 am

Full Name: Franklin Francisco
Born: Sep 11, 1979 in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
Height: 6’2″ Weight: 180
Bats: Right Throws: Right
Personal: Married (Karen), son (Frank Jr – 9/8/05)
Resides: Miami, FL
MLB Debut: May 14, 2004

Team History

1997-2002: Boston Red Sox (as a non drafted free agent on Dec 15, 1996)
2002-2003: Chicago White Sox (via trade with Byeong Hak for Bobby Howry on Jul 31, 2003)
2003-2010: Texas Rangers (via trade with Anthony Webster & Josh Rupe as PTBNL on Jul 24, 2003 for Carl Everett on Jul 1, 2003)
2011: Toronto Blue Jays (via trade with $ for Mike Napoli on Jan 25, 2011)
2012- : New York Mets (as a free agent on Dec 6, 2011)

Salary History

2013: $6.5 Million
2012: $5.5 Million
2011: $4 Million
2010: $3,265,000 Million
2009: $1,615,000 Million
2008: $775,000
2007: $382,500
2006: $331,500
2005: $315,000
2004: $300,000

Frank Francisco Links

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Laynce Nix

Posted by Joe Siegler on October 23, 2005 at 1:02 am

Full Name: Laynce Michael Nix
Born: October 30, 1980 in Houston, TX
Height: 6’0″ Weight: 190
Bats: Left Throws: Left
Personal: Single
Resides: Midland, TX
MLB Debut: July 10, 2003

Notes

Has a brother (Jason Nix), who is in the major leagues.

Team History

2000-2006: Texas Rangers (drafted June 2000)
2006-2008: Milwaukee Brewers (via trade with Francisco Cordero, Kevin Mench, & Julian Cordero for Carlos Lee & Nelson Cruz on July 28, 2006)
2009-2010: Cincinnati Reds (as a minor league free agent on Dec 15, 2008 – EFA Nov 9, 2010)
2011: Washington Nationals (as a minor league free agent on Feb 3, 2011 – GFA Oct 30, 2011)
2012- : Philadelphia Phillies (as a free agent on Dec 5, 2011)

Salary History

2013: $1.35 Million
2012: $1.15 Million
2011: $700,000
2010: Unknown
2009: $600,000 (if on 25 man roster, and incentives to $1.1 Million)
2008: Unknown
2007: Unknown
2006: $345,260
2005: $316,000
2004: $305,000
2003: $300,000

Laynce Nix Links

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Alfonso Soriano

Posted by Joe Siegler on October 23, 2005 at 12:59 am

Full Name: Alfonso Guilleard Soriano
Born: January 7, 1976 in San Pedro de Macoris, Dominican Republic
Height: 6’1″ Weight: 180
Bats: Right Throws: Right
Personal: Single
Resides: San Pedro de Macoris, Dominican Republic
MLB Debut: September 14, 1999

Team History

1999-2003: New York Yankees (as an undrafted free agent on Sep 29, 1998)
2004-2005: Texas Rangers (via trade with Joaquin Arias for Alex Rodriguez & $ on Feb 16, 2004)
2006: Washington Nationals (via trade for Brad Wilkerson, Termel Sledge, & Armando Galarraga on Dec 7, 2005)
2007- : Chicago Cubs (as a free agent on Nov 19, 2006)

Salary History

2014: $18 Million
2013: $18 Million
2012: $18 Million
2011: $18 Million
2010: $18 Million
2009: $16 Million
2008: $13 Million
2007: $9 Million
2006: $10 Million (Lost arb, requested $12 Mil)
2005: $7.5 Million
2004: $5.4 Million
2003: $800,000
2002: $630,000
2001: $630,000
2000: $200,000 (presumably)
1999: $200,000 (presumably)

Alfonso Soriano Links

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Gerald Laird

Posted by Joe Siegler on October 23, 2005 at 12:57 am

Full Name: Gerald Lee Laird III
Born: November 13, 1979 in Westminster, CA
Height: 6”2″ Weight: 195
Bats: Right Throws: Right
Personal: Married (Kelly), daughter (Berlin Elizabeth – 12/22/06)
Resides: Westminster, CA
MLB Debut: Apr 20, 2003

Notes

April 2004 MLB Rookie of the Month – First time a Ranger has won that award since it’s inception.

Team History

1998-2001: Oakland Athletics (originally drafted June 1998)
2002-2008: Texas Rangers (via trade with Mario Ramos, Jason Hart, & Ryan Ludwick for Carlos Pena & Mike Venafro on Jan 14, 2002)
2009-2010: Detroit Tigers (via trade for Guillermo Moscoso & Carlos Melo on December 8, 2008)
2011: St. Louis Cardinals (as a free agent on Dec 14, 2010 – GFA Oct 30, 2011)
2012: Detroit Tigers (as a free agent on Nov 17, 2011)
2013- : Atlanta Braves (as a free agent on Nov 16, 2012)

Salary History

2014: $1.5 Million (13/14 is $3M, unknown breakdown, I guessed)
2013: $1.5 Million
2012: $1 Million
2011: $1 Million
2010: $3.95 Million
2009: $2.8 Million
2008: $1.6 Million
2007: $400,000
2006: $332,000
2005: $316,000
2004: $300,000
2003: $300,000

Gerald Laird Links

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Adrian Gonzalez

Posted by Joe Siegler on October 23, 2005 at 12:57 am

Full Name: Adrian Gonzalez
Born: May 8, 1982 in San Diego, CA
Height: 6’2″ Weight: 220
Bats: Left Throws: Left
Personal: Married (Betsy)
Resides: Miramar, FL
MLB Debut: April 18, 2004

Team History

2000-2003: Florida Marlins (originally drafted June 2000)
2003-2005: Texas Rangers (via trade with Will Smith & Ryan Snare for Ugueth Urbina on Jul 11, 2003)
2006-2010: San Diego Padres (via trade with Chris Young & Terrmel Sledge for Adam Eaton, Akinori Otsuka, & Billy Killian on Dec 20, 2005)
2011- : Boston Red Sox (via trade for Reymond Fuentes, Casey Kelly, Anthony Rizzo, & PTBNL on Dec 6, 2010)

Salary History

2018: $21 Million
2017: $21.5 Million
2016: $21 Million
2015: $21 Million
2014: $21 Million
2013: $21 Million
2012: $21 Million
2011: $5.5 Million (Team option)
2010: $4.75 Million
2009: $3 Million
2008: $750,000
2007: $500,000
2006: Unknown
2005: $316,000 (if majors, $76,000 if minors)
2004: $300,000 (presumably)

Adrian Gonzalez Links

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Mark DeRosa

Posted by Joe Siegler on October 23, 2005 at 12:56 am

Full Name: Mark Thomas DeRosa
Born: February 26, 1975 in Passaic, NJ
Height: 6’1″ Weight: 205
Bats: Right Throws: Right
Personal: Wife (Heidi), Daughter (Gabriella)
Resides: Atlanta, GA
MLB Debut: Sep 2, 1998

Team History

1996-2004: Atlanta Braves (originally drafted June 1996)
2005-2006: Texas Rangers (as a free agent on Jan 19, 2005)
2007-2008: Chicago Cubs (as a free agent on Nov 14, 2006)
2009-: Cleveland Indians (via trade for Jeff Stevens, Chris Archer and John Gaub on Dec 31, 2008)
2009: St. Louis Cardinals (via trade for Chris Perez & PTBNL on Jun 27, 2009)
2010-2011: San Francisco Giants (as a free agent on Dec 30, 2009 – GFA Oct 30, 2011)
2012: Washington Nationals (as a free agent on Dec 22, 2011)
2013- : Toronto Blue Jays (as a free agent on Jan 22, 2013)

Salary History

2014: $750,000 (team option)
2013: $750,000
2012: Unknown
2011: $6 Million
2010: $6 Million
2009: $5.5 Million
2008: $4.75 Million
2007: $2.75 Million
2006: $675,000 (plus $25k each for 350, 400, & 450 plate appearances)
2005: $500,000
2004: $725,000
2003: $340,000
2002: $222,500

Mark DeRosa Links

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Rod Barajas

Posted by Joe Siegler on October 23, 2005 at 12:55 am Leave a Comment

Full Name: Rodrigo Richard Barajas
Born: Sep 5, 1975 in Ontario, Canada
Height: 6’2″ Weight: 220
Bats: Right Throws: Right
Personal: Married (Stacie), Two Sons (Andrew – 10/23/95, Bryce, 12/26/00)
Resides: Unknown
MLB Debut: Sep 25, 1999
Agent: Terry Bross (was Dan Lozano)

Team History

1999-2003: Arizona Diamondbacks (originally signed as a non drafted FA on Feb 12, 1996)
2004-2006: Texas Rangers (as a minor league free agent on Jan 15, 2004)
2007- : Toronto Blue Jays (as a free agent on Nov 27, 2006 - Didn’t happen at last second.
2007: Philadelphia Phillies (as a free agent on Dec 21, 2006, GFA Oct 11, 2007)
2008-2009: Toronto Blue Jays (as a free agent on Jan 24, 2007)
2010: New York Mets (as a free agent on Feb 20, 2010)
2011: Los Angeles Dodgers (as a free agent on Dec 4, 2010)
2012: Pittsburgh Pirates (as a free agent on Nov 10, 2011)
2013- : Arizona Diamondbacks (as a minor league free agent on Feb 8, 2013)

Salary History

2013: $800,000 (if on major league club)
2013: $3.5 Million Club Option – Not picked up by PIT
2012: $4 Million
2011: $3.25 Million
2010: $1 Million
2009: $2.5 Million
2008: $1.2 Million
2007: $2.5 Million (plus $500k declined 2008 option)
2006: $3.2 Million (plus $50k in bonuses for getting 475 & 500 plate appearances each)
2005: $1.85 Million
2004: $300,000
2003: $300,000
2002: $215,000
2001: $208,000
2000: $200,000 (Presumably)

Rod Barajas Links

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Edinson Volquez

Posted by Joe Siegler on October 23, 2005 at 12:54 am

Full Name: Edinson Volquez
Born: July 3, 1983 in La Segunua, Dominican Republic
Height: 6”1″ Weight: 190
Bats: Right Throws: Right
Personal: Unknown
Resides: Unknown
MLB Debut: August 30, 2005

Notes

Pitched in A, AA, AAA, & the majors in 2005.
Was known as “Edison Volquez” up until March 2006, at which point he informed the Rangers that the proper spelling of his name is Edinson.
Was the V in the “DVD” trio of one time pitching prospects of John Danks, Edinson Volquez, & Thomas Diamond.

Team History

2002-2007: Texas Rangers (signed from the Dominican Republic in Dec 2001)
2008-2011: Cincinnati Reds (via trade with Danny Herrera for Josh Hamilton on Dec 21, 2007)
2012- : San Diego Padres (via trade with Brad Boxberger, Yasmani Grandal, & Yonder Alonso for Mat Latos on Dec 17, 2011)

Salary History

2013: $5.725,000
2012: $2,237,500
2011: $1.625 Million (plus unknown incentives)
2010: $445,000
2009: $440,000
2008: $392,500
2007: $382,000
2006: $329,000
2005: $330,000

Edison Volquez Links

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C.J. Wilson

Posted by Joe Siegler on October 23, 2005 at 12:54 am

Full Name: Christopher John Wilson
Born: November 19, 1980 in Newport Beach, CA
Height: 6’2″ Weight: 200
Bats: Left Throws: Left
Personal: Single
Resides: Dallas, TX
MLB Debut: June 10, 2005

Team History

2005-2011: Texas Rangers (originally drafted June 2001)
2012- : Anaheim Angels (as a free agent on Dec 18, 2011)

Salary History

2016: $20 Million
2015: $18 Million
2014: $16 Million (plus $1M signing bonus)
2013: $11 Million (plus $1M signing bonus)
2012: $10 Million (plus $500k signing bonus)
2011: $7 Million (plus $150k in incentives)
2010: $3.1 Million
2009: $1.85 Million (plus performance bonuses)
2008: $417,460
2007: $391,043
2006: $331,000
2005: $330,000

2012-2016 Bonuses:

$150k for Cy Young ($75k for 2nd or 3rd)
$100k for WS MVP
$75k (each) for Gold Glove, LCS MVP
$50k for All Star selection

CJ Wilson Links

CJ on Twitter

[twitter-feed username="str8edgeracer"]

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Kameron Loe

Posted by Joe Siegler on October 23, 2005 at 12:51 am

Full Name: Kameron David Loe
Born: September 10, 1981 in Simi Valley, CA
Height: 6’8″ Weight: 225
Bats: Right Throws: Right
Personal: Single
Resides: Dallas, TX
MLB Debut: Sep 26, 2004

Notes

Only player to have a pet rattlesnake.

Team History

Originally drafted Jun 1999 by the Philadelphia Phillies, did not sign.
2002-2008: Texas Rangers (drafted June 2002)
2009: Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks (via trade for cash on Nov 20, 2008)
2010-2012: Milwaukee Brewers (as a minor league free agent on Dec 18, 2009 – EFA Nov 2, 2012)
2013: Seattle Mariners (as a free agent on Feb 12, 2013)
2013: Chicago Cubs (off waivers on Apr 15, 2013 – DFA May 6, 2013)

Salary History

2013: $1.05 Million
2012: $2.175 Million (w/$175k in bonuses)
2011: $1.25 Million (w/ $115k in bonuses)
2010: $1 Million
2009: $900,000
2008: $410,690
2007: $390,000
2006: $348,770
2005: $316,000
2004: Unknown

Kameron Loe Links

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Scott Feldman

Posted by Joe Siegler on October 23, 2005 at 12:50 am

Full Name: Scott Wynne Feldman
Born: Feb 7, 1983, in Kailua, Hawaii
Height: 6”5″ Weight: 210
Bats: Right Throws: Right
Personal: Unknown
Resides: Burlingame, CA
MLB Debut: Aug 31, 2005

Team History

2003-2012: Texas Rangers (originally drafted June 2003, GFA Oct 30, 2012
2013- : Chicago Cubs (as a free agent on Nov 27, 2012)

Salary History

2013: $6 Million (w/ $1M in incentives)
2013: ~~$9.25 Million~~ – DECLINED (got $600k buyout)
2012: $6.5 Million
2011: $4.4 Million
2010: $2.425 Million
2009: $434,680
2008: $397,430
2007: $388,203
2006: $329,000
2005: $320,000

Scott Feldman Links

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Francisco Cordero

Posted by Joe Siegler on October 23, 2005 at 12:49 am

Full Name: Francisco Javier Cordero
Born: Aug 11, 1977 in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
Height: 6’2″ Weight: 200
Bats: Right Throws: Right
Personal: Single
Resides: Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
MLB Debut: Aug 2, 1999

Team History

1999: Detroit Tigers (not drafted – originally signed on Jun 8, 1994)
2000-2006: Texas Rangers (via trade with Justin Thompson, Alan Webb, Frank Catalanotto, Gabe Kapler, & Bill Haselman for Juan Gonzalez, Danny Patterson, & Gregg Zaun on Nov 2, 1999)
2006-2007: Milwaukee Brewers (via trade with Kevin Mench, Laynce Nix, & Julian Cordero for Carlos Lee & Nelson Cruz on July 28, 2006)
2008-2011: Cincinnati Reds (as a free agent on Nov 28, 2007)
2012: Toronto Blue Jays (as a free agent on Jan 24, 2012)
2012: Houston Astros (via trade with Ben Francisco, Asher Wojciechowski, Carlos Perez, David Rollins & Joseph Musgrove for David Carpenter, J.A. Happ, & Brandon Lyon on July 20, 2012 – Released Sep 10, 2012)
Free Agent as of Feb 11, 2013

Salary History

2012: $4.5 Million
2012: $12 Million (declined, $1M buyout paid)
2011: $12 Million
2010: $12 Million
2009: $12 Million
2008: $8.5 Million
2007: $5.4 Million (option exercised by Brewers)
2006: $4 Million
2005: $3.75 Million (w/ 250k signing bonus)
2004: $2 Million (w/addtl 150k in bonuses possible)
2003: $900,000
2002: $315,000
2001: $277,500
2000: $200,000
1999: $200,000

Francisco Cordero Links

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Joaquin Benoit

Posted by Joe Siegler on October 23, 2005 at 12:48 am

Full Name: Joaquin Antonio Benoit Pena
Born: Jul 26, 1977 in Santiago, Dominican Republic
Height: 6’3″ Weight: 205
Bats: Right Throws: Right
Personal: Single
Resides: Santiago, Dominican Republic
MLB Debut: Aug 8, 2001

Trivia

To date has one major league save, which is also the record holder all time for longest save. This occurred on Sep 3, 2002. Here’s my summary of that game.

Team History

2001-2009: Texas Rangers (originally signed May 1996 at age 16 – GFA Dec 1, 2009)
2010: Tampa Bay Rays (as a minor league free agent on Feb 15, 2010)
2011- : Detroit Tigers (as a free agent on Nov 17, 2010)

Salary History

2013: $5.5 Million
2012: $5.5 Million
2011: $5.5 Million
2010: Unknown
2009: $3.5 Million
2008: $2 Million (w/ $500k signing bonus)
2007: $1.05 Million
2006: $750,000 (w/ $50k in incentives – $25k for 55G and $25k for 60G)
2005: $372,500
2004: $335,000
2003: $300,000
2002: $200,000
2001: $200,000

Joaquin Benoit Links

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Chris Young

Posted by Joe Siegler on October 23, 2005 at 12:14 am

Full Name: Christopher Ryan Young
Born: May 25, 1979 in Dallas, TX
Height: 6’10″ Weight: 260
Bats: Right Throws: Right
Personal: Married (Liz – 10/23/04)
Resides: Dallas, TX
MLB Debut: August 24, 2004
Agent: Lon Babby

Team History

2000-2002: Pittsburgh Pirates (originally drafted Jun 5, 2000)
2003: Montreal Expos (via trade with Jon Searles for Matt Herges on Dec 20, 2002)
2004-2005 : Texas Rangers (via trade with Josh McKinley for Einar Diaz & Justin Echols on Apr 3, 2004)
2006-2010: San Diego Padres (via trade with Adrian Gonzalez & Terrmel Sledge for Adam Eaton, Akinori Otsuka, & Billy Killian on Dec 20, 2005)
2011-2012: New York Mets (as a free agent on Jan 20, 2011)
2013- : Washington Nationals (as a minor league free agent on Feb 21, 2013)

Salary History

2013: Unknown, presumed minimum
2012: Unknown
2011: $1.1 Million (+ $3.4M in incentives)
2011: $8.5 Million (Team option, declined)
2010: $6.25 Million
2009: $4.5 Million
2008: $2.5 Million
2007: $750,000 (was originally $600,000 before 4 year contract signed on Apr 10, 07)
2006: $500,000
2005: $400,000
2004: $330,000

Chris Young Links

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Mark Teixeira

Posted by Joe Siegler on October 23, 2005 at 12:10 am | MLB.com Recap

Full Name: Mark Charles Teixeira
Born: Apr 11, 1980 in Annapolis, MD
Height: 6’3″ Weight: 225
Bats: Both Throws: Right
Personal: Married (Leigh – 12/7/02), son (Jack Gordon)
Resides: Arlington, TX
MLB Debut: Apr 1, 2003

Team History

2001-2007: Texas Rangers (originally drafted June 2001)
2007-2008: Atlanta Braves (via trade with Ron Mahay for C/1B Jarrod Saltamacchia, SS Elvis Andrus, P Matt Harrison, P Beau Jones, and P Neftali Feliz on Jul 31, 2007)
2008: Anaheim Angels (via trade for Casey Kotchman & Stephen Marek on July 29, 2008 – EFA Oct 30, 2008)
2009- : New York Yankees (as a free agent on Dec 23, 2008)

Salary History

2016: $22.5 Million
2015: $22.5 Million
2014: $22.5 Million
2013: $22.5 Million
2012: $22.5 Million
2011: $22.5 Million
2010: $20 Million
2009: $20 Million (plus $5 Million Signing Bonus)
2008: $12.5 Million
2007: $9 Million
2006: $6.4 Million
2005: $2.5 Million
2004: $1.5 Million
2003: $750,000
2002: $250,000 (plus $4.5 Million signing bonus paid over 2002-2004)

Mark Teixeira Links

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Michael Young

Posted by Joe Siegler on September 13, 2005 at 5:40 pm

Full Name: Michael Brian Young
Born: October 19, 1976 in Covina, CA
Height: 6’1″ Weight: 190
Bats: Right Throws: Right
Personal: Married (Cristina – 11/25/00), Son (Mateo 6/22/05)
Resides: La Quinta, CA
MLB Debut: September 29, 2000
Contract Status: Signed through 2013
No-trade protection 2008-10 (receives 10-and-5 rights in May, 2011)

Notes

2005 AL Batting Champion (.331)
2001 TX Rangers Rookie of the Year
Wore #2 with the Rangers in 2001, and moved to #10 with the arrival of Carl Everett.

Team History

1998-2000: Toronto Blue Jays (all minor leagues, originally drafted June 1997)
2000-2012: Texas Rangers (via trade with Darwin Cubillan for Esteban Loaiza on Jul 19, 2000)
2013- : Philadelphia Phillies (via trade

Salary History

2013: $16 Million ($15 Million of 09-13 salary is deferred)
2012: $16 Million
2011: $16 Million
2010: $16 Million
2009: $16 Million
2008: $5 Million (was a $4 Million option plus possible $1 in incentives, exercised Mar 07)
2007: $3.5 Million
2006: $3 Million
2005: $2.5 Million
2004: $1 Million
2003: $415,000
2002: $250,000
2001: $200,000
2000: $200,000

Mike Young Links

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