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dkmsoxfan88 · 03-29-2009, 10:58 PM

Grizzlies sign veteran Jones
36-year-old starter comes to Denver for two years
Nov. 24, 1999

DENVER - The Denver Grizzlies made a move to solidify their starting rotation yesterday, reaching an agreement with veteran righthander Rickey Jones. The 36-year-old Jones, coming off of an 11-12, 4.46 ERA season with Phoenix, is expected to hold down the middle of the starting rotation in 2000 while passing on his expertise to Denver's younger pitchers.

Jones, a three-time All-Star, will be pitching for Denver for the second time in his career. He first broke into the league in 1987 with the Grizzlies before being traded in the offseason to the Phoenix Rattlers. Jones has pitched for Phoenix for the rest of his career prior to signing with Denver. Over his career, he has earned 182 wins, struck out 2522 batters, and posted an ERA of 3.64.

A press conference will be held today to announce the signing of Jones and to introduce 37-year-old outfielder Jesus Rodriguez, who signed on Monday.

Around the League
In a trade of catching prospects, the Cleveland Redbirds sent Orlando Garza to San Francisco for minor leaguer Jeff Richard ... Former Grizzly Alfonso Rodriguez has landed with the Portland Vikings ... The Chicago Wolves shored up their bullpen by acquiring reliever Damien Syratt from Portland for a minor leaguer ... In a very surprising move, veteran righthander Martin Brunt has opted to sign with Orix in the ***. The 36-year-old passed up lucrative offers from USBA teams for a two-year deal totaling just over $8 million.

03-29-2009, 10:58 PM	#7
dkmsoxfan88 Major Leagues Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 305	Grizzlies sign veteran Jones 36-year-old starter comes to Denver for two years Nov. 24, 1999 DENVER - The Denver Grizzlies made a move to solidify their starting rotation yesterday, reaching an agreement with veteran righthander Rickey Jones. The 36-year-old Jones, coming off of an 11-12, 4.46 ERA season with Phoenix, is expected to hold down the middle of the starting rotation in 2000 while passing on his expertise to Denver's younger pitchers. Jones, a three-time All-Star, will be pitching for Denver for the second time in his career. He first broke into the league in 1987 with the Grizzlies before being traded in the offseason to the Phoenix Rattlers. Jones has pitched for Phoenix for the rest of his career prior to signing with Denver. Over his career, he has earned 182 wins, struck out 2522 batters, and posted an ERA of 3.64. A press conference will be held today to announce the signing of Jones and to introduce 37-year-old outfielder Jesus Rodriguez, who signed on Monday. Around the League In a trade of catching prospects, the Cleveland Redbirds sent Orlando Garza to San Francisco for minor leaguer Jeff Richard ... Former Grizzly Alfonso Rodriguez has landed with the Portland Vikings ... The Chicago Wolves shored up their bullpen by acquiring reliever Damien Syratt from Portland for a minor leaguer ... In a very surprising move, veteran righthander Martin Brunt has opted to sign with Orix in the **. The 36-year-old passed up lucrative offers from USBA teams for a two-year deal totaling just over $8 million. __________________ Last edited by dkmsoxfan88; 03-29-2009 at 11:01 PM.*