Rays Re-Sign J.P. Howell
by ZBW on Dec 13, 2010 5:45 PM EST
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PrintRays Re-Sign J.P. Howell By Ben Nicholson-Smith [MLBTradeRumors.com]
At least one of the Rays' free agent relievers is returning to Tampa Bay. The team re-signed left-hander J.P. Howell, according to Marc Topkin of the St. Petersburg Times (Twitter links) who reports that the deal is for $1.1MM plus incentives. The Rays non-tendered the 27-year-old earlier this month, but continued working toward a deal with him. Legacy Sports represents Howell.
The 2004 first rounder missed all of 2010 after undergoing left labrum surgery in May. Back in 2009, Howell was effective for 66 2/3 innings, posting a 2.84 ERA with 10.7 K/9 and 4.5 BB/9 and picking up 17 saves. He was equally effective in 2008, when he posted a 2.22 ERA with 9.3 K/9 and 3.9 BB/9 in 89 1/3 innings.
The Rays will be able to retain Howell in 2012, since he won't have six years of service time after next season.
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Friedman sadly said the "no time table" excuse which is never good
While JP says he will be back in April. I will go with late May
Price, Garza, Shields, Davis, Hellickson is too awesome, Niemann for closer?
Lives well in 2013
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by Jonah Keri on Jun 19, 2010 10:31 PM EDT
JP got 1.1 million + incentives
Well I guess we saved some money….
Price, Garza, Shields, Davis, Hellickson is too awesome, Niemann for closer?
1 year and then hes still arbitration eligible for 2012
Price, Garza, Shields, Davis, Hellickson is too awesome, Niemann for closer?
heard it took him 2 hours to sign his name on all the designated areas.
to be fair, it was after 4:20 pm
Some of the best news I've heard all day
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