Dodgers, Andruw Jones to part ways after one season
The Times' Bill Shaikin reports that Andruw Jones and the Dodgers have agreed on a deal that would cut the outfielder’s 2009 salary and shave $12 million from the club payroll this year. Jones agreed to deferred payments on the $22 million the club still owes him in exchange for a trade or his release before spring training.
The savings could be applied toward a new offer to Manny Ramirez, but the two negotiations are independent of each other, Shaikin reports.
The former Atlanta Braves slugger has been anything but a slugger while with the Dodgers, who signed him last winter as a free agent, giving him a two-year, $36.2-million deal.
Jones, whose 2008 season was cut short by knee surgery, struck out 76 times in 209 at-bats for a .158 batting average while driving in only 14 runs in 75 games.
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-- Debbie Goffa
Photo: It was a familiar sight. Andruw Jones walking back to the dugout after striking out. This was from a game in April. Credit: Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times
Not surprising, he looked completely lost when batting last year. I was hoping for a miracle with him but, it never happened. Alot of scouts said he was going down the tubes before the Dodgers signed him last year anyway.
Posted by: Willie | January 03, 2009 at 03:46 AM
he should be paying the dodgers to let him go...that is how terrible he is and worth nothing!!!! this is unbelievable to pay him for nothing...he should be a man and tell the organization that he will not accept the money for the product he gave them!!!!! period!!!
Posted by: paul, phila., pa | January 03, 2009 at 11:40 AM
why is everyone so down on Jones?
He battled terrible in his contract year and the Dodgers still
gave him a ton of money.
How is that his fault?
He was always an overrated player anyway.
Doesnt matter to me how much money the
Dodgers are wasting since I dont attend the games anymore.
Posted by: Ken | January 03, 2009 at 01:56 PM