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Moriarty9 · 01-17-2009, 01:20 PM

Blue Jays sign two outfielders
Gonzalez, Sanders latest to sign late
March 3, 1999

DUNEDIN, Fla. — While most clubs have a decent idea by now as to what their starting lineup may look like come Opening Day, the Toronto Blue Jays are bolstering their lineup with the signing of outfielders Luis Gonzalez and Deion Sanders.

Gonzalez, 31, has signed for three years at $2.63 million annually with a player option for the 2002 season at the same rate. He hit .267 with 15 home runs and 88 RBI in 144 games with the Houston Astros last season.

Sanders, 31, has also signed a three-year deal worth $1.635 million per year. He also holds an option for 2002 at the same payrate. The speedy Sanders hit .305 with six home runs, 47 RBI, 80 RBI and 61 stolen bases in 153 games with the Cincinnati Reds last year. He stole 103 bases for the Reds in 1997.

Sanders will likely take over as the team's leadoff hitter while Gonzalez will bat fifth or sixth in the lineup.

01-17-2009, 01:20 PM	#80 (permalink)
Moriarty9 All Star Starter Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 1,855 Thanks: 9 Thanked 3x in 3 posts	Blue Jays sign two outfielders Gonzalez, Sanders latest to sign late March 3, 1999 DUNEDIN, Fla. — While most clubs have a decent idea by now as to what their starting lineup may look like come Opening Day, the Toronto Blue Jays are bolstering their lineup with the signing of outfielders Luis Gonzalez and Deion Sanders. Gonzalez, 31, has signed for three years at $2.63 million annually with a player option for the 2002 season at the same rate. He hit .267 with 15 home runs and 88 RBI in 144 games with the Houston Astros last season. Sanders, 31, has also signed a three-year deal worth $1.635 million per year. He also holds an option for 2002 at the same payrate. The speedy Sanders hit .305 with six home runs, 47 RBI, 80 RBI and 61 stolen bases in 153 games with the Cincinnati Reds last year. He stole 103 bases for the Reds in 1997. Sanders will likely take over as the team's leadoff hitter while Gonzalez will bat fifth or sixth in the lineup.