Nothing wrong with a little luck.

March 31, 2007:  Marlon
Byrd (.314/.379/.451 in camp) – Designated for Assignment 

March 31, 2007:  Matt
Kata (.382/.390/.564 in camp, more versatility) – Purchased from Minor Leagues

April 5, 2007:  Marlon Byrd
- Clears Waivers, Outrighted to AAA Oklahoma RedHawks

 

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March 30, 2008:  Nelson
Cruz (.209/.261/.395 in camp) – Designated for Assignment

March 30, 2008:  Jason
Botts (.313/.340/.417) survives battle with Cruz for final Opening Day roster
spot

April 3, 2008:  Nelson Cruz
- Clears Waivers, Outrighted to AAA Oklahoma RedHawks

 

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January 15, 2009:  Andruw
Jones – Released by Los Angeles Dodgers ($22.1 million remaining on his
contract)

February 9, 2009:
 Andruw
Jones – Signed by Texas Rangers to Non-Guaranteed Minor League Contract ($500,000
base)

 

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It may not be better in baseball to be lucky than good, but
it doesn’t hurt at all to mix in a little luck.

 

By the way, Tommy Hunter, following a workmanlike effort today,
has been optioned back to Oklahoma City,
and righthander Guillermo Moscoso has reportedly been recalled from Frisco to
join the bullpen for Game Two, which is minutes from getting underway.  Moscoso, who would make his big league debut
if he gets any work before returning to the farm, is already on the 40-man
roster.