"General manager Jon Daniels left a meeting with center fielder Andruw Jones and manager Ron Washington with the belief that Jones will not opt out of his minor-league contract tomorrow even though he has been told the best role he can hope for is to be the club's fifth outfielder, part-time DH and pinch-hitter.

The Rangers aren't planning to put him on the 40-man roster, Daniels said, but they want Jones to remain in camp so that they can continue their evaluation.

"To his credit he's told us that he's willing to play any role on the club that we see fit," Daniels said. "He's indicated a desire to stay with us.""