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Moriarty9 · 03-01-2009, 08:13 PM

Devil Rays decide on options
Henderson back, Frye and Jones may not be
October 27, 1999

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The Tampa Bay Devil Rays began their off-season work today by deciding on three team options for the 2000 season.

The team picked up veteran outfielder Rickey Henderson's $520,000 option for next season. Henderson's deal can reach $570,000 based on playing time incentives. He hit .295 with five home runs, 34 RBI, 59 runs, and 27 stolen bases in 295 at bats.

Tampa Bay declined options on reliever Todd Jones and secondbaseman Jeff Frye. The 33-year-old Frye earned $3.75 million this year and would've been owed $5 million for the 2000 season if the team picked up his option. He hit .241 with one home run, 27 RBI and 52 runs in 440 at bats. Jones, 31, would have been owed $750,000 for the upcoming season. He went 3-2 with four saves and a 6.00 ERA in 39 innings over 36 relief appearances.

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Moriarty9 All Star Starter Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 1,855 Thanks: 9 Thanked 3x in 3 posts	Devil Rays decide on options Henderson back, Frye and Jones may not be October 27, 1999 ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The Tampa Bay Devil Rays began their off-season work today by deciding on three team options for the 2000 season. The team picked up veteran outfielder Rickey Henderson's $520,000 option for next season. Henderson's deal can reach $570,000 based on playing time incentives. He hit .295 with five home runs, 34 RBI, 59 runs, and 27 stolen bases in 295 at bats. Tampa Bay declined options on reliever Todd Jones and secondbaseman Jeff Frye. The 33-year-old Frye earned $3.75 million this year and would've been owed $5 million for the 2000 season if the team picked up his option. He hit .241 with one home run, 27 RBI and 52 runs in 440 at bats. Jones, 31, would have been owed $750,000 for the upcoming season. He went 3-2 with four saves and a 6.00 ERA in 39 innings over 36 relief appearances.