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Andruw Jones News & Rumors

Yanks bring back Andruw
December 31
New York Post
 
"The Yankees will have a familiar face as a backup outfield option for next season. A major league source last night confirmed the team has re-signed Andruw Jones pending a physical. The deal reportedly calls for the 34-year-old Jones to earn $2 million in base salary, plus incentives that could bring the total value of the contract to $3.4 million. In 77 games last season for the Yankees, Jones batted .247 with 13 home runs and 33 RBIs. He will give the Yankees a dependable outfield option behind Curtis Granderson, Nick Swisher and Brett Gardner, and could see action as the DH against lefty pitchers — though Jesus Montero figures heavily into that mix."
Andruw Jones, who spent last season with Yankees, may be right for Boston Red Sox
December 21
New York Daily News
 
"For weeks, it has appeared to be a foregone conclusion that Andruw Jones would return to the Bronx next season, but that's no longer the certainty it once seemed. The Yankees have stayed in touch with Jones' agent, Scott Boras, but a source said the two sides have not made much progress despite the mutual desire for a reunion. The source added that "several" other teams have expressed interest in the 34-year-old outfielder — one of which is believed to be the rival Red Sox. Like the Yankees, the Red Sox are searching for a righthanded power bat to share time in the outfield, a role Jones filled admirably last season in New York."
Glory day for Andruw
July 25
New York Post
 
"How does that country song about old fogies reclaiming former greatness go? Oh yeah, "I ain't as good as I once was, but I'm as good once as I ever was." That could've been Andruw Jones' theme song yesterday. The older-than-his-age-implies 34-year-old has been an afterthought this season, but yesterday he went 2-for-3 with a walk, two RBIs and a run scored in the Yankees' 7-5 victory over the A's on another sweltering afternoon in The Bronx. Jones, batting .218, is not nearly as good as he once was as a perennial 30-homer, 100-RBI guy for the Braves. But he got a rare start in left field in place of Brett Gardner because Oakland started left-hander Gio Gonzalez, and Jones made the most of"
Andruw Jones may be a must-start against lefthanded pitching after recent streak
May 30
New York Daily News
 
"During his first seven weeks in pinstripes, it looked as if Andruw Jones' stay with the Yankees would be a brief one. After two monster games in five days, Jones may be cementing his status as a must-start against lefthanders. Jones delivered a key three-run double in the third inning of Sunday's 7-1 win over the Mariners, part of a five-run frame that broke the game open against starter Jason Vargas. Jones hit .191 with two homers and three RBI in his first 19 games this season, striking out 17 times in 47 at-bats while drawing only three walks."
Time to give this guy more at-bats
May 26
New York Post
 
"Andruw Jones blasted two home runs, Freddy Garcia won another game, and Curtis Granderson continued to assault left-handed pitchers. It was quite the day for the Yankees and general manager Brian Cashman, who put all those players in pinstripes. It also was the day that Rafael Soriano, the faux closer Cashman didn't want, officially was put on the shelf for a long time with ligament damage in his elbow, while old man Mariano Rivera continues to march on, appearing in his 1,000th game as a Yankee, the first pitcher to appear in that many games for one team. The 7-3 win over the Blue Jays was telling in many ways, and it might offer hope for the Yankees if Nick Swisher's hitting woes"
Jones blasts 2 HRs, Mariano sets mark
May 26
New York Post
 
"The last time the Yankees left for a road trip, they were in crisis. As they boarded the bus for La Guardia Airport last night, they were full of confidence. The Yankees dispatched the Blue Jays, 7-3, yesterday at Yankee Stadium, their seventh victory in their past nine games. Andruw Jones blasted two home runs. Mark Teixeira added another. And Mariano Rivera made his 1,000th career appearance. As they begin a nine-game road trip in Seattle tomorrow night, the Yankees are a team believing it is hitting its stride. "We expect to roll off a bunch of wins in a row," Teixeira said. "As long as we're pitching like we're pitching, we're capable of doing that." The pitching held up again"
Andruw Jones being in means someone else is out
April 6
Newark Star-Ledger
 
"Somebody has to sit. This is the reality facing Curtis Granderson and Brett Gardner every time the Yankees face a left-handed pitcher, and manager Joe Girardi shoehorns lefty-masher Andruw Jones into the lineup. Jones, signed to a one-year, $2 million deal specifically for his prowess against lefties, needed just one plate appearance to show why the Yankees signed him in the offseason. He hit a solo homer Tuesday night off lefty Brian Duensing in the Yankees' 5-4 loss to the Twins. "It was special," Jones said. "I wish we won the game. But it was great." But for the Yankees to use Jones' power, either Granderson or Gardner must take a back seat. This time, it was Gardner, who was just"
Aware of His Changing Role, Jones Is Ready to Help Yankees
February 24
New York Times
 
"Any proper highlight montage of Andruw Jones's career would begin with video from the opening game of the 1996 World Series and go on to show a dizzying assortment of gravity-defying catches and majestic home runs. Jones, for all of it, would be wearing an Atlanta Braves uniform. His last game with the Braves was in 2007. For the sake of accuracy, Jones has since played for the Los Angeles Dodgers, the Texas Rangers and the Chicago White Sox, adjusting every season to the industry's changing perception of him. A prodigy at 19, a star at 25 and a backup at 31. "People still think that I'm 19, that I'm going to do the same things that I did back then," the 33-year-old Jones said. "People"
Yankees newest outfielder, Andruw Jones, surprised to be in spring training with Bombers at age 34
February 17
New York Daily News
 
"In October of 1996, Andruw Jones became the youngest player ever to hit a home run in the World Series, taking Andy Pettitte deep in the second inning of Game 1. Wednesday, Jones dropped his stuff at the Yankees clubhouse, a place he never thought he would call home. "I thought I was going to be with (the Braves) for a long time, but things happen," Jones said. "It feels like a long time ago. When I was driving here, I was thinking, 'Wow. My manager is the catcher I played against (in the 1996 World Series). That made me feel really old." Jones, who turns 34 in April, is slated to be the fourth outfielder, taking over for Marcus Thames as the primary righthanded option off the bench. Jones"
Yankees reach one-year, $2 million deal with outfielder Andruw Jones, still waiting on Andy Pettitte
January 21
New York Daily News
 
"The Yankees still are waiting on Andy, but they have landed Andruw. The Yanks settled on a righthanded-hitting fourth outfielder, coming to terms with five-time All-Star and 10-time Gold Glove winner Andruw Jones on a one-year contract worth $2 million guaranteed pending a physical, a major-league source confirmed Thursday. Jones, who first emerged as a potential star as a 19-year-old rookie against the Yankees for Atlanta in the 1996 World .Series, will replace Marcus Thames, who agreed to terms with the Dodgers on Monday, as the primary righty bat off Joe Girardi's bench. "I think at this point, he's going to have to prove himself in the major leagues to get (a starting job)," agent"
Yankees Jonesing to sign Andruw
January 18
New York Post
 
"Andruw Jones announced his arrival as a superstar at Yankee Stadium in Game 1 of the 1996 World Series. Now, he may be calling the new Stadium home. The Yankees and Jones continue to talk about the 33-year-old becoming the team's fourth outfielder. The sides remain apart on the contract terms right now, but a baseball source said the sides were moving closer. Jones batted .230 with 19 home runs and 48 RBIs for the White Sox last season. After 12 years in Atlanta, Jones has become a journeyman, bouncing from the Dodgers to the Rangers to the White Sox over the last three seasons. The Yankees like Jones because he can play all three outfield positions and would give them some pop at the"
Sources: Yanks after Andruw Jones
January 17
ESPN.com
 
"Looking for some outfield depth, the New York Yankees are the leading candidate to land free agent Andruw Jones, sources told ESPN The Magazine's Buster Olney on Monday. Their AL East rival, the Tampa Bay Rays, are also in the running after losing free agent Carl Crawford to the Boston Red Sox this offseason."
Yankees interested in free agent outfielder Andruw Jones, have spoken with Scott Boras, source says
January 12
New York Daily News
 
"The Yankees would like to add a righthanded-hitting outfielder who is decent defensively and have had discussions with the agent for Andruw Jones, according to a source. Jones has a career OPS (on-base percentage plus slugging percentage) of .863 against lefties. According to a official with knowledge of the conversations, the Yanks have discussed Jones with his agent, Scott Boras. SI.com first reported the Yankees' interest in Jones. The Yanks would like to use Jones in the outfield at times to spell Curtis Granderson or Brett Gardner against lefties. Jones, 33, batted .230 with 19 home runs and 48 RBI in 107 games last season for the White Sox."
Jones belts 400th career home run
July 12
Chicago Tribune
 
"Andruw Jones capped one of his most satisfying weeks with the White Sox in memorable style. The once-struggling Jones went 7-for-21 on the Sox's homestand, highlighted by his 400th career home run Sunday in a 15-5 win over the Royals. Just eight days ago, manager Ozzie Guillen admitted he was shocked that Jones' average dipped to .190 during a 3-for-44 slump. But a sore left knee suffered by Carlos Quentin gave Jones a chance to regain his stroke. Jones cranked his 400th homer off Anthony Lerew, starting in place of Zack Greinke, who had a sore right shoulder. Jones' homer came during a seven-run third in which the Sox tied a franchise record with four home runs in an inning."
Guillen, Jones rave about Braves manager Cox
June 22
Chicago Tribune
 
"White Sox outfielder Andruw Jones knows 20-year-old Braves rookie Jason Heyward is in good hands because manager Bobby Cox treated him well at 19. At the same time, Sox manager Ozzie Guillen never forgot the way Cox allowed him to pick his brain when his playing days were nearing an end in the late 1990s. "He gave me an opportunity to not second-guess him, but ask what he had in mind on that play," Guillen said of Cox, who will visit U.S. Cellular Field for his final time as Atlanta's manager in a three-game series starting Tuesday night. "Not that many managers give you the freedom to ask questions. He knew I wanted to coach and manage. "This man is an icon to me. He was so good for so"
Andruw Jones latest Sox option at DH
June 4
Chicago Tribune
 
"In the rotating White Sox DH spot, Andruw Jones will be the latest occupant Thursday, with Juan Pierre in left field. Jones will bat fifth against the Rangers at U.S. Cellular Field. Omar Vizquel continues to get the call at third base, while Jayson Nix is at second base and batting ninth in place of Gordon Beckham."
Kotsay gets call for Sox while Jones sits
May 24
Chicago Tribune
 
"Even though Andruw Jones has reached base in 24 of 26 games, he was on the White Sox bench all weekend against the Marlins while lefty-swinging Mark Kotsay played. Jones, who is second on the Sox with nine homers and tied for fourth with 19 RBIs, said he understood the circumstance because the Sox had won consecutive games Friday and Saturday without him. "It's all about winning, not whether you're playing," Jones said. "I didn't play good for two games, and they had to make some changes." Jones was 0-for-8 before the benching. Kotsay is 0-for-7 the last two games after getting eight hits in 15 at-bats in a five-game stretch. So manager Ozzie Guillen will have a decision to make Monday"
Jones keeps bashing vs. Vazquez
May 2
Chicago Sun-Times
 
"Thirty-three has been good to Andruw Jones. He has hit four home runs since he celebrated his 33rd birthday April 23, including two against the New York Yankees in the White Sox' 7-6 victory Saturday. And the way the Sox have been struggling, they need whatever they can get from Jones. Thanks to Jones' blasts and a two-run double in the seventh inning from A.J. Pierzynski, the Sox ended their five-game losing streak to the Yankees and won for the first time in new Yankee Stadium since it opened last season. ''Big win,'' Jones said. ''Everyone kept battling. We kept coming back, and we came out on top.'' Jones was a late scratch Friday with back spasms, but he was back after a night of"
Jones' 2 homers lift Sox
May 2
Chicago Tribune
 
"Facing Javy Vazquez was the best remedy for Andruw Jones after missing Friday night's game because of back spasms. Jones continued his dominance of the former White Sox pitcher with two home runs Saturday to fuel the offense in a 7-6 victory over the Yankees. Vazquez, who was traded after an underachieving three-year stint with the Sox (2006-08), was booed after failing to get an out in the fourth inning and seeing his ERA swell to 9.78. For Jones, the two homers increased his career total against Vazquez to seven in 53 at-bats. Get more stories like this. Sign up for home delivery >> "When you face a pitcher so many times, you get comfortable," Jones said. "If he lets you get comfortable,"
Andruw Jones' walkoff home run wins it for Sox
April 24
Chicago Tribune
 
"Instead of receiving a gift, it was Andruw Jones who gave a present to his 24 White Sox teammates on his birthday. Jones socked a pair of home runs, including the game-winner with two outs and a 3-and-2 count in the ninth inning, and the entire team was able to celebrate for only the second time in the last eight games. "We were desperate for a win," manager Ozzie Guillen said after the 7-6 victory over the Mariners at U.S. Cellular Field. "It just felt good to win, period," said Jones, who also started the Sox scoring with a solo home run in the first inning. In between Jones homers, it was a wild, back-and-forth night with starter Gavin Floyd denied a victory when reliever J.J. Putz"
Jones off to fine start
April 22
Chicago Tribune
 
"Andruw Jones won 10 consecutive Gold Glove Awards for his superb defense in center field during his tenure with the Braves. Jones needs only six more home runs to tie one of the greatest players in Braves history — Dale Murphy — and eight more to reach the 400 mark. Still, Jones takes greater pride in his defense, a trait stemming from his first 10 seasons with the Braves when they went to the postseason. "I'm just going to take advantage of the opportunities I get," said Jones, who has hit four home runs in his last seven games entering play Wednesday night. "Reaching milestones are good, but the main thing is going out and winning. I saw that coming from Atlanta. It was always about"
Teahen, Jones pick up Peavy as White Sox beat Blue Jays
April 13
Chicago Tribune
 
"Andruw Jones didn't know about the White Sox's 10-game losing streak at the Rogers Centre until listening to his teammates on the team bus Sunday night. "But I told them we're going to change it," said Jones, who teamed with Mark Teahen to rally the Sox to an 8-7 victory over the Blue Jays in 11 innings before a hostile sellout crowd of 46,321. "I didn't know they had music in this clubhouse," said manager Ozzie Guillen, still relishing the satisfaction of a productive lineup that he hopes will silence talk-radio critics. It was a redemption of sorts for Teahen, Jones and ex-Blue Jay Alex Rios, who was the target of verbal abuse from the time he took batting practice but responded with"
Guillen pictures Jones in outfield
April 8
Chicago Tribune
 
"Manager Ozzie Guillen said Wednesday that 10-time Gold Glove Award winner Andruw Jones would play the outfield most of the time when he's in the White Sox's lineup. How much playing time Jones will get has yet to be determined, but Guillen stressed patience when assessing how much playing time he can give to Jones and infielder Omar Vizquel. "If (Jones) is on the field, he's one of the best outfielders we have," Guillen said. Starting Jones in the outfield could mean left fielder Juan Pierre could shift to designated hitter, a role Guillen believes he doesn't have to justify."
Dexter Fowler a Gold Glover? Andruw Jones thinks so
March 28
Denver Post
 columnist Troy E. Renck
"The predictions about Dexter Fowler are striking, eloquently explaining the Rockies' depth. First, ESPN announcer Jon Miller said Fowler will be an all-star this season. Saturday, White Sox outfielder Andruw Jones pegged the kid for a Rawlings Gold Glove. "He's going to win one someday. Maybe even soon," Jones said at Hi Corbett Field. "He's really smooth. When you want to know what kind of athlete someone is, watch the way they run. And he's so smooth." Jones has become Fowler's Yoda, the two hitting it off after working out over the winter. Agent Scott Boras paired the two clients, specifically asking Jones to let Fowler pick his brain. When Jones says Fowler will go Gold, it carries"
Andruw Jones is jonesing for a chance with Sox
March 8
Chicago Sun-Times
 
"It took Andruw Jones only three innings to make a statement about the player he wants to be for the White Sox. After fighting off the late-afternoon sun to catch a fly ball in the second inning of the Sox' Cactus League opener Thursday, Jones walked in the third, then stole second against Los Angeles Angels catcher Mike Napoli. ''Is that the same Andruw Jones who played for the Dodgers two years ago?'' one West Coast reporter asked. Yes. And no. That Jones was in his first season away from the Atlanta Braves, the team for whom he starred for 11-plus seasons, won 10 consecutive Gold Gloves in center field, hit 368 home runs, drove in 1,117 runs and stole 138 bases. That Jones went through a"
Jonesing to prove himself anew
March 7
Southtown Star
 
"It took Andruw Jones only three innings to make a statement about what kind of player he wants to be for the White Sox. After fighting off the sun to catch a fly ball in the second inning of the Sox's Cactus League opener Thursday, Jones walked in the third and then stole second off Angels catcher Mike Napoli. "Is that the same Andruw Jones who played for the Dodgers two years ago?" a West Coast reporter said. Yes ... and no. That Jones was in his first season away from the Atlanta Braves, the team for which he starred for 11 seasons, won 10 consecutive Gold Gloves in center field, hit 368 home runs, drove in 1,117 runs and stole 138 bases. That Jones went through a painful transition"
Andruw Jones taking center stage for White Sox
February 21
Chicago Tribune
 
"There was someone bearing a striking resemblance to the old Andruw Jones as White Sox pitchers and catchers officially reported for spring training. The 10-time Gold Glove Award-winning center fielder arrived Saturday, well ahead of most of the Sox's position players. Jones reported in shape and with a strong determination to regain the full-time status he lost over the last two seasons. "I know I have a lot of gas left in my tank to perform on a regular basis,'' Jones, 32, said on the eve of the first workout for pitchers and catchers at Camelback Ranch. Jones' playing time likely would have been affected if Johnny Damon had reconsidered the Sox's offer, but Damon agreed to a one-year, $8"
Jones signing adds power, depth to outfield mix
November 26
Chicago Sun-Times
 
"For the second time this week, the White Sox deepened their bench by signing a player whose best days were during Bush's first term. On Monday, it was 11-time Gold Glove infielder Omar Vizquel, and on Wednesday it was 10-time Gold Glove outfielder Andruw Jones, who agreed to a one-year deal that will give him a base salary of $500,000 with an additional $1 million in performance bonuses. While there may be a lot of defensive hardware between Jones and Vizquel, there's also a lot of dust that has collected the last few years. ''This is an opportunity to add a power bat to the roster while improving our outfield depth,'' general manager Ken Williams said in a statement. ''With the addition"
Andruw Jones, White Sox agree on 1-year deal
November 25
Chicago Tribune
 
"The White Sox and outfielder Andruw Jones have agree to terms on a one-year, $500,000 contract. Jones, a five-time All-Star and 10-time Gold Glove winner, could earn an additional $1 million in performance-based bonuses. Jones, 32, batted .214 with 17 home runs and 43 RBIs in 82 games with Texas in 2009. He was the Rangers' DH in 53 and played 12 games in left field, five in right and four at first base. White Sox general manager Ken Williams said Jones will be used in a reserve role."
Andruw Jones coming off disabled list
September 8
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
 
"Two All-Star starters this year are missing from the Texas Rangers' offense, so a former All-Star will get a chance to add some punch to the lineup. Andruw Jones, a five-time All-Star, will be activated from the disabled list tonight and jump right into the mix as the designated hitter against Cleveland left-hander Aaron Laffey. The Rangers knew they would be without Michael Young (pulled left hamstring) this series, and manager Ron Washington confirmed that Josh Hamilton won't be coming to Cleveland. The center fielder had a second root-nerve injection Monday, but the procedure usually requires 24 to 48 hours for the cortisone to calm the nerve. The latest plan calls for Hamilton to join"
Missed chances frustrate Texas Rangers' Jones
August 23
Dallas Morning News
 
"Andruw Jones is well aware he's only hitting .217 for the Rangers this season. But what concerns Jones is that he's failing to produce when there are scoring opportunities. He had an RBI Friday night, his 41st of the season. But Jones is only three for his last 24 with runners in scoring position. He knows that isn't good enough for a team with playoff aspirations. "I'm frustrated that I'm not producing when I'm the lineup," said Jones, who sat Saturday against right-hander Matt Garza. "I'm concerned about the production, not the average. I've never been an average guy. Production has always been my key thing, and I get frustrated when that doesn't get done." Jones has been fighting a"
Andruw Jones fighting to get out of slump
July 22
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
 
"Andruw Jones gave Texas Rangers fans a glimpse of his playing days with the Los Angeles Dodgers on July 8 when he homered three times against the Los Angeles Angels. Since that day, in which Jones tied the Rangers' record for homers in a game, he's 2-for-25 and hitting .227 after going 1-for-3 in Tuesday night's 4-1 victory. "I'm not hitting the ball the way I need to be hitting it," he said. "I had like 20 at-bats without getting a hit and probably like nine of them I hit right at people. But you can't have that as a excuse. It's just I'm going on a bad streak." Jones was able to find some humor in his struggles Monday night against John Smoltz, his former teammate with Atlanta. He went"
Home run fun gone for Texas Rangers' Jones
July 22
Dallas Morning News
 
"It's been two weeks since Andruw Jones homered three times against the Los Angeles Angels, tying the Rangers record for homers in a game. Since that memorable July 8 performance, Jones is 2-for-25 and is hitting .227 overall. He went 1-for-3 in Tuesday night's 4-2 victory over Boston. "I'm not hitting the ball the way I need to be hitting it," he said. "I had like 20 at-bats without getting a hit, and probably like nine of them I hit right at people. But you can't have that as an excuse. It's just I'm going on a bad streak." Jones was able to find some humor in his struggles Monday night against John Smoltz, his former teammate with Atlanta. After going 0-for-3, Jones got a postgame text"
Andruw's comeback Texas-sized
June 19
Atlanta Journal-Constitution
 
"It took Andruw Jones all of four months to announce that Texas is where he'd like to finish his career. It took him much less time, however, to make that decision in his head. All it took was a couple of sessions of work with Rangers hitting instructor Rudy Jaramillo back in January when Jones was an unsigned, unwanted free agent coming off perhaps the worst offensive season in the past 30 years. "I don't want to say Rudy changed me," Jones said last week before hitting homers in consecutive games against the Los Angeles Dodgers, with whom he spent the nightmarish 2008 season. "But he gave me a lot of knowledge very quickly. He made it very easy to understand. I had been doing things wrong"
Jones knows empty feeling
June 5
Boston Globe
 
"David Ortiz, meet Andruw Jones. He's walked in your shoes. Jones is a 10-time Gold Glove center fielder who made his mark with the Atlanta Braves, flopped with the Los Angeles Dodgers, and is now trying to resurrect his career at 32 with the exciting Texas Rangers, who will be at Fenway tonight for the start of a three-game series after dropping two of three to the Yankees, including yesterday's 8-6 setback. Jones lost his stroke in his final year in Atlanta in 2007, and last season in Los Angeles he hit .158 and battled weight problems and injuries after signing a two-year, $36.2 million deal with the Dodgers. Jones's agent, Scott Boras, negotiated an exit from Los Angeles, where the"
Career revival for Andruw Jones?
June 4
Atlanta Journal-Constitution
 
"Andruw Jones was once a longshot to make the Texas Rangers. Now that slugging outfielder Josh Hamilton has hit the disabled list with an abdominal strain, Jones' role is about to increase. The 10-time Gold Glover and five-time All-Star with the Braves appears to be reviving his career. He's hitting a respectable .282 with 5 homers, 14 RBIs and 9 doubles in just 85 at-bats. "Andruw might be the one we need to step up," manager Ron Washington told the Dallas Morning News. The Rangers also recalled Brandon Boggs from their AAA club. After being released by the Los Angeles Dodgers, Jones signed a minor-league deal with the Rangers in February. At the time, GM Jon Daniels called him "an"
Jones accepting role with Texas Rangers
April 15
Dallas Morning News
 
"Andruw Jones' early play has been outstanding, but he understands his role and said he isn't about to start asking for more playing time. "You have to go with the guys that have started," he said. "That would not look good. You have to stick with the guys until things start going a different way, and then you have to make adjustments. You don't want to lose confidence in your players." Jones has started two games, going 5-for-8 with three extra-base hits and four RBIs. Manager Ron Washington said he's considering starting Jones on Wednesday in the series finale against Baltimore. Jones said he's pleased with his performance so far. "I worked really hard in spring training to fit into"
Texas Rangers to keep Andruw Jones, Kris Benson
April 2
Dallas Morning News
 
"Kris Benson proved he is a man of his word, while also proving he can be an effective starter in the major leagues again. The right-hander was informed Wednesday morning that he will be a member of the Rangers starting rotation when the regular season opens Monday, and the rest of the pitching staff has also fallen into place. Scott Feldman, who was the Rangers' most dependable starter last year, has been sent to the bullpen. Jason Jennings was also told he will be one of seven relievers this season. "Benson did good enough in the spring to be one of the starters, and Feldman makes us a better team going down there with better stuff than he had before," manager Ron Washington said."
Andruw Jones staying with Texas even though only shot is as backup
March 23
Dallas Morning News
 
"Center fielder Andruw Jones is going to stick around with the Rangers, possibly until spring training ends, for a chance to make the opening-day roster. Jones, a five-time All-Star, is not going to opt out of his minor league contract Monday to become a free agent. General manager Jon Daniels and manager Ron Washington met with Jones before the team bus headed to Glendale, Ariz., for a game against the Los Angeles Dodgers. They again told him that his only shot at making the roster is as a bench player, and Jones told them he is willing to accept a reduced role. But he also knows there are no guarantees he will be on the roster when the season begins April 6. "They want me on the team,"
Andruw Jones to remain in Texas Rangers camp
March 23
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
 
"Andruw Jones was told by Texas Rangers brass Sunday that they want him to be a part of their team, and the center fielder is going to stick around possibly until spring training ends for a chance to make the Opening Day roster. The five-time All-Star is not going to opt out of his minor-league contract today and take his free agency, even though the Rangers have no plans of putting him on the 40-man roster. General manager Jon Daniels and manager Ron Washington met with Jones before the team bus headed to Glendale, Ariz., for a game against the Los Angeles Dodgers. They again told him that his only shot at the roster is as a bench player, and Jones told them he is willing to accept a"
Rangers expect Andruw Jones to stay
March 22
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
 
"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.""
Andruw Jones could opt out of minor-league deal with Texas Rangers
March 18
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
 
"Center fielder Andruw Jones had a message from agent Scott Boras on his cellphone when he headed to the clubhouse Tuesday, and the five-time All-Star assumed it was to talk about his future with the Rangers. Jones can opt out of his minor-league deal Friday if he isn't on the 40-man roster. Even though there is flexibility with the opt-out date, it looks more and more likely that the Rangers won't add Jones. He hasn't played in the past three Cactus League games. "We'll see what happens Friday. We'll probably make our decision," Jones said. "They probably will make their decision soon. The main thing is to go out there and get at-bats and get the work in that you need." The quest for"
Andruw Jones struggles with new swing, but remains confident
March 1
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
 
"Center fielder Andruw Jones started for the second consecutive game Saturday and went 0-for-2 with two strikeouts and a walk in the Rangers 6-4 victory over Arizona in Tucson. He's now 1-for-9 this spring, and all eight of his outs have been strikeouts. But the former All-Star, in camp on a minor-league deal, remains confident. He has been told by hitting coach Rudy Jaramillo that it might take him 20 at-bats until he feels comfortable with his new swing, and the key is trying to break bad habits. "I'm trying to do too much, trying too hard, trying to impress right away," Jones said. "I'm working hard every day on things. I need to bring that into the game." Manager Ron Washington said"
CF Jones gets first start
February 28
Dallas Morning News
 
"Chicago scored seven runs in the second inning against right-hander Scott Feldman, more than enough support for the Cubs pitching staff, which held the Rangers to nine hits. Feldman, penciled into the rotation to open camp, said he was glad to get a lousy outing out of the way now instead of during the regular season. But he knows he has plenty to work on before his next start. "You never want anything like that happen," said Feldman, who was 6-8 in 28 appearances (25 starts) last season. "I threw all my pitches, but my curveball was never located for a strike. ... I felt like I was always 2-1 or 2-0 [in the count], and you can't pitch like that." Jarrod Saltalamacchia doubled in both"
Resurgence by Jones has ramifications for Rangers
February 14
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
 
"Spring training doesn't just have its own special feel, it has its own language, too. The Texas Rangers start speaking that tongue today at Surprise Stadium. We'll be talking about "PIP" (pitchers' infield practice), "side work" (pitchers throwing in the bullpen) and, when exhibition games begin in about 10 days, the "JICS" will come out to play. Or, more likely, to sit and watch. "JICS" is what big league managers call those extra players - usually minor leaguers or non-roster guys - who make exhibition road trips "Just In Case." You know, just in case there's an injury or the game goes extra innings. Somehow, I never pictured Andruw Jones as a JIC, but that's basically how the Rangers"
Rangers sign Andruw Jones to minor league deal
February 9
Dallas Morning News
 
"Impressed by a Jan. 26 workout with hitting coach Rudy Jaramillo, the Rangers have agreed to terms with free-agent center fielder Andruw Jones on a minor league deal. An official announcement is expected soon, general manager Jon Daniels said. Jones will make $500,000 if he makes the big-league roster and can earn another $1 million in performance bonuses. Jones, a 13-year veteran who turns 32 in April, is another low-risk, high-reward signing by the Rangers. Overweight last season, Jones hit only .158 with three home runs for the Los Angeles Dodgers, and he had knee surgery in May. But Jones has lost weight, perhaps as much as 25 pounds, and the Rangers hope that Jaramillo can help him"
Andruw Jones agrees to deal with Rangers
February 8
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
 
"General manager Jon Daniels confirmed a New York Post report that says the Rangers will announce this week that they have signed free-agent center fielder Andruw Jones to a minor-league contract. The value of the contract would be $500,000 if Jones makes the big-league roster with incentives that could play Jones $1 million if he plays regularly. Jones can opt out of his contract with the Rangers on March 20. A deal with reliever Brendan Donnelly should be completed in the next few days, Daniels said. Donnelly, who had Tommy John surgery in 2007, would make $950,000 if he makes the team and has two dates (March 27 and April 27) he can ask for his release if not on the big-league roster."
Rangers to sign Andruw Jones
February 8
New York Post
 
"The Rangers will announce in the next few days that they have signed center fielder Andruw Jones to a minor league contract that will pay him a base salary of $500,000 if he makes the majors, the Post has learned. Jones will also have an opportunity to make $1 million more in bonuses, but to earn that total, he would have to be close to a full-time player, which is dubious at best. The Yankees had offered Jones a minor league contract, as well, a Yankee source confirmed following an initial report by SI.com. The Yanks would have had Jones come into camp and try to win the center field job instead of either Melky Cabrera or Brett Gardner. Jones is trying to resurrect his career and getting"
Texas Rangers interested in signing Andruw Jones
February 8
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
 
"Free-agent center fielder Andruw Jones worked out last week at the Ballpark in Arlington, and the Texas Rangers are interested in signing the 10-time Gold Glove winner. General manager Jon Daniels confirmed that Jones, who batted a meager .158 last season, worked with hitting coach Rudy Jaramillo. A contract would likely be a minor-league deal with an invitation to spring training. The Dodgers released Jones last month after his only season in Los Angeles. He reported to spring training overweight, had knee surgery in May, and was on the bench as the Dodgers advanced to the National League Championship Series. The Rangers, though, could use another big right-handed bat; Jones hit 51 homers"