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Moriarty9 · 01-17-2009, 01:09 PM

Vaughn, Hamilton move on
Former Devil Rays outfielders sign deals
March 2, 1999

Former Tampa Bay Devil Rays outfielders have signed on with new teams just as the Spring Training exhibition season gets underway.

Greg Vaughn found himself without a team at this time last year before the Devil Rays gave the outfielder a shot. He responded by showing he can still produce at the big league level and was traded just before the trading deadline when it became clear the veteran wanted to test the free agent market. He hit .250 with 36 home runs and 97 RBI in 128 games with Tampa Bay and Atlanta last season, after having hit just .206 with 13 homers and 52 RBI in 129 games the year before.
Vaughn has signed wa two-year deal worth $5.31 million with the Montreal Expos.

Darryl Hamilton signed a three-year, $7.4 million deal with the Minnesota Twins. The 34-year-old left-handed hitter had only 183 at bats with the Devil Rays last year, largely due to a couple of injuries, including a fractured wrist. Hamilton hit .311 with three home runs and 21 RBI in his limited action. He is a career .291 hitter.

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Moriarty9 All Star Starter Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 1,855 Thanks: 9 Thanked 3x in 3 posts	Vaughn, Hamilton move on Former Devil Rays outfielders sign deals March 2, 1999 Former Tampa Bay Devil Rays outfielders have signed on with new teams just as the Spring Training exhibition season gets underway. Greg Vaughn found himself without a team at this time last year before the Devil Rays gave the outfielder a shot. He responded by showing he can still produce at the big league level and was traded just before the trading deadline when it became clear the veteran wanted to test the free agent market. He hit .250 with 36 home runs and 97 RBI in 128 games with Tampa Bay and Atlanta last season, after having hit just .206 with 13 homers and 52 RBI in 129 games the year before. Vaughn has signed wa two-year deal worth $5.31 million with the Montreal Expos. Darryl Hamilton signed a three-year, $7.4 million deal with the Minnesota Twins. The 34-year-old left-handed hitter had only 183 at bats with the Devil Rays last year, largely due to a couple of injuries, including a fractured wrist. Hamilton hit .311 with three home runs and 21 RBI in his limited action. He is a career .291 hitter.