Cot's Baseball Contracts: Kansas City Royals

Kansas City Royals

Contract information is unofficial & collected from various published reports.

Service time in years & days (through 2007 season).

David Glass purchased the Royals for $96M in 2000.
Forbes magazine valued the club at $301M in April, 2008.

Opening Day payrolls for 25-man roster
(salaries plus pro-rated signing bonuses):

2008: $ 58,245,500
2007: $ 67,166,500

2006: $ 47,294,000

2005: $ 36,881,000

2004: $ 47,609,000

2003: $ 40,518,000

2002: $ 47,257,000

2001: $ 35,422,500

2000: $ 23,100,000

2008 payroll obligations for former players:

$ 200,000 (Jorge de la Rosa)
$ 750,000 (Odalis Perez)

Payments from other clubs:

$ 50,000 (Justin Huber)

Dayton Moore Senior VP of Baseball Operations & General Manager
5 years/$5M (2006-10)

hired 5/06, assuming control June 2006
annual salary of about $1M
replaced Allard Baird, who was hired 6/17/00 & received two 2-year extensions (2003-04 & 2005-06) (Muzzy Jackson served as interim GM 5/31/06-6/8/06)
VP, Baseball Operations/Assistant GM Dean Taylor
Director, Scouting Deric Ladnier
Director, Player Development J.J. Picollo
Director, Baseball Operations Lonnie Goldberg

Trey Hillman Manager
3 years (2008-10)

hired 10/07, signing multi-year contract
Manager, Hokkaido Nippon Ham Fighters (2003-07)
Director of Player Development, Texas (2002)
Manager, NY Yankees' minor-league system (1990-2001)
former manager Buddy Bell resigned 9/30/07

3 years (2005-07), including $0.825M in 2007
hired 5/05, replacing interim manager Bob Schaefer

former manager Tony Pena resigned 5/05

Pena's original contract: 3 years/about $1.3M (2002-04), plus a 2-year extension (2005-06) (signed extension 10/03)

Pena resigned as manager 5/05, but was to be paid through 2006 & remain with club before taking a coaching job with the Yankees for the 2006 season

Jose Guillen of
3 years/$36M (2008-10)

signed as a free agent 12/5/07
08:$12M, 09:$12M, 10:$12M
award bonuses: $50,000 each for All Star, Silver Slugger, Gold Glove, LCS MVP, $0.1M each for WS MVP, MVP ($50,000 for 2nd-5th)
perks: suite on road
1 year/$5.5M (2007), plus 2008 option

signed as a free agent 12/06

$1M signing bonus

07:$4M, 08:$9M club option ($0.5M buyout)
Seattle declined 2008 club option 11/2/07

if club exercises 2008 option, Guillen may void & forfeit buyout

if club does not exercise 2008 option, Guillen may exercise 2008 option for $5M, and club may void & pay buyout

performance bonuses for 2007 and 2008 if player exercises option:

$0.125M 300 PAs, $0.25M each 350, 400, 450, 500 & 550 PAs

for GS at any position other than DH: $0.125M for 90 GS, $0.25M each for 100, 110, 120, 130 & 140 GS

award bonuses: $0.15M for MVP, $0.1M for WS MVP, $50,000 each for Gold Glove, Silver Slugger, LCS MVP or All Star ($25,000 for selection)

2 years/$6M (2004-05), plus $4M 2006 club option

club picked up 2006 option 4/05

04:$2.2M, 05:$3.5M, 06:$4M club option ($0.3M buyout)

contract includes $1M loan (to be repaid by 2005 at 3.49% int.)

suspended 2004, losing $24,042 in salary

signed as a free agent 12/03

1 year/$0.5M (2003) (minor-league contract) 3/03
agent: Adam Katz
ML service: 10.051

Gil Meche rhp
5 years/$55M (2007-11)

signed as a free agent 12/06
$2M signing bonus
07:$7M, 08:$11M, 09:$11M, 10:$12M, 11:$12M
no-trade clause
award bonuses: $0.1M for WS MVP, $0.1M for MVP ($50,000 for 2nd-5th), $0.1M for Cy Young ($50,000 for 2nd-5th), $50,000 for Gold Glove, LCS MVP or All Star selection
1 year/$3.7M (2006)

re-signed 1/06, avoided arbitration ($4.2M-$3.35M)

non-guaranteed contract

performance bonuses: $25,000 for 190 IP, $50,000 for 200 IP, $75,000 each for 210, 220 IP

1 year/$2.535M (2005), avoided arbitration 1/05
1 year/$1.95M (2004), avoided arbitration 1 /04
1 year/$0.325M (2003)
agent: Casey Close
ML service: 7.029

Mark Grudzielanek 2b
1 year/$4M (2007), plus 2008 player option

2008 option exercised at $4.5M 8/20/07
1 year/$4M (2007), plus 2008 player option

signed extension 8/06

07:$4M, 08:$4M player option

2008 option guaranteed with 500 plate appearances in 2007 (increases to $4.5M with 550 PAs in 2007)

may earn $0.25M annually in performance bonuses

award bonus: $50,000 bonus for Gold Glove

1 year/$4M (2006), plus $3M 2007 player option

signed as a free agent 12/05

06:$4M, 07:$3M player option (vests with 500 PAs in 2006) (no buyout)

1 year/$1M (2005), plus $0.5M in performance bonuses (250-550 PAs)
1 year/$2.75M (2004), plus $2.5M 2005 club option ($0.25M buyout) (Cubs) (declined 10/04)
4 years/$18M (2000-03), plus $6M 2004 club option ($0.5M buyout)

00:$3M, 01:$4M, 02:$5M, 03:$5.5M, 04:$6M club option ($0.5M buyout)

drafted 1991 (11-296)
agent: Levinson brothers, ACES
ML service: 12.129

Ron Mahay lhp
2 years/$8M (2008-09)

signed as a free agent 12/20/07
08:$4M, 09:$4M
award bonuses: $50,000 each for All Star, Gold Glove, LCS MVP; $0.1M each for WS MVP, MVP ($50,000 for 2nd-5th), Rolaids ($50,000 for 2nd-5th)
2 years/$1.95M (2005-06), plus 2007 club option

$0.15M signing bonus

05: $0.7M, 06: $1M, 07:$1.2M club option ($0.25M buyout)
acquired by Atlanta in trade (from Texas) 7/31/07
Texas exercised $1.2M 2007 option 11/06
contract purchased 4/06 after being sent outright to AAA 3/06

1 year/$0.5M (2004), re-signed 10/03
1 year (2003), signed 11/02

contract purchased 6/03

agent: Career Sports & Entertainment
ML service: 6.137

Brett Tomko rhp
1 year/$3M (2008)

signed as a free agent 1/22/08
performance bonuses:

$75,000 each for 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25 GS
$0.1M each for 28, 29, 30 GS
$50,000 each for 140, 145, 150, 155, 160, 165, 170, 180, 185 IP
$0.1M each for 190, 195, 200 IP

award bonuses: $0.1M for WS MVP, $0.1M for MVP ($50,000 for 2nd-5th), $0.1M for Cy Young ($50,000 for 2nd-5th), $50,000 each for All Star, Gold Glove, LCS MVP
2 year/$8.7M (2006-07), plus 2008 option

signed as a free agent 12/05

06:$3.6M, 07:$4.1M, 08: $4.5M option ($1M buyout)

club must exercise 2008 option within 5 days after 2007 World Series, and Tomko then has 72 hours to reject the option

signed as a free agent by SD 9/4/07 after being DFA by LA Dodgers 8/24/07

1 year/$1.5M (2004), plus $2.5M 2005 club option

04:$1.2M, 05:$2.5M club option ($0.3M buyout)
may earn $0.25M in bonuses in 2004

signed as a free agent 1/ 04
SF exercised $2.5M 2005 option 11/04

1 year/$3.3M (2003), avoided arbitration 1/03
1 year/$1.1M (2002), avoided arbitration 12/01
agent: Joe Longo
ML service: 10.027

David DeJesus of
5 years/$13.8M (2006-2010), plus $6M 2011 club option

signed extension 3/06

06:$0.5M, 07:$2M, 08:$2.5M, 09:$3.6M, 10:$4.7M, 11:$6M club option ($0.5M buyout)
if DeJesus does not qualify for arbitration as a Super 2 after 2006, the contract value is reduced to $11.95M (06:$0.5M, 07:$0.6M, 08:$2.3M, 09:$3.45M, 10:$4.6M, 11:$6M / $0.5M buyout)

1 year/$0.32M (2005), renewed 3/05
drafted 2000 (4-104), $0.245M signing bonus
agent: Dan Horwits
ML service: 3.146

Yasuhiko Yabuta rhp
2 years/$6M (2008-09), plus 2010 club option

signed 11/28/07 as a free agent from Japan
08:$2.5M, 09:$3M, 10:$4M club option ($0.5M buyout)
2010 club option becomes player option if Yabuta pitches in 60 games in 2009 or 115 games in 2008-09
performance bonuses: $75,000 each for 50, 55 g; $0.1M for 60 g; $0.125M each for 65, 70 g
award bonuses: $50,000 each for All Star, Gold Glove, LCS MVP, $0.1M for MVP ($50,000 for 2nd-5th), $0.1M for Rolaids $50,000 for 2nd-5th)
perks: translator, massage therapist, rental car during spring training, 4 round-trip business class air tickets between Japan and KC (6 tickets if club reaches World Series)
ML service: 0.000

Mark Teahen of
1 year/$2.3375M (2008)

re-signed 2/7/08 (avoided arbitration, $2.9M-$1.9M)
award bonus: $50,000 for All Star selection
1 year/$0.416M (2007), re-signed 3/07
1 year/$0.3445M (2006), re-signed 2/06
1 year/$0.316M (2005), signed 2/05
drafted 2002 (1S-39) (Oakland), $0.75M signing bonus
agent: CAA
ML service: 2.155

John Bale lhp
2 years/$4M (2007-08)

signed as a free agent 12/06
07:$1.8M, 08:$2.2M
award bonuses: $0.1M for WS MVP; $50,000 each for LCS MVP, Gold Glove, All Star selection; $0.1M for Rolaids award ($50,000 for 2nd-5th); $0.1M for MVP ($50,000 for 2nd-5th)
drafted 1996 (5-129)
ML service: 2.016

John Buck c
1 year/$2.2M (2008)

re-signed 1/18/08 (avoided arbitration)
1 year/$0.44M (2007), re-signed 2/07
1 year/$0.349M (2006), renewed 3/06
1 year/$0.3185M (2005), re-signed 3/05
drafted 1998 (7-212)
ML service: 3.101

Miguel Olivo c
1 year/$2.15M (2008), plus 2009 option

signed as a free agent 12/27/07
08:$2.05M, 09:$2.7M club option ($0.1M buyout)
if club exercises 2009 option, Olivo may void and forfeit buyout (option must be exercised by 12 days after end of World Series)
performance bonuses based on games, plate appearances:

$25,000 each for 75, 80, 85, 90, 95, 100 games
$50,000 each for 105, 110, 115, 120 games
$25,000 each for 275, 300, 325, 350, 375, 400 PAs
$50,000 each for 425, 450, 475, 500 PAs

1 year/$2M (2007)

non-tendered by Florida 12/12/07
re-signed 1/07 (avoided arbitration)

$0.15M in performance bonuses:

$25,000 for 120 GS, $50,000 for 125 GS, $75,000 for 130 GS

1 year/$0.7M (2006)

signed as a free agent 12/05 after being non-tendered

1 year/$0.4M (2005)
1 year/$0.32M (2004), re-signed 3 /04
1 year/$0.3M (2003) 3 /04
ML service: 4.171

Luke Hochevar rhp
4 years/$5.3M (2006-09)

signed Major League contract 8/06
$3.5M signing bonus
08:$1.2M
escalators may bring total package to $7M, based on when Hochevar makes 25-man roster
drafted 2005 (1s-40) (by LA Dodgers) (did not sign)
drafted 2006 (1-1)
agent: Scott Boras
ML service: 0.027

Zack Greinke rhp
1 year/$1.4M (2008)

re-signed 2/7/08 (avoided arbitration, $1.8M-$1.15M)
performance bonuses:

$25,000 each for 160, 175, 190 IP, $50,000 for 215 IP

1 year/$0.407M (2007), re-signed 2/07
1 year/$0.365M (2006), re-signed 2/06
1 year/$0.3305M (2005), renewed 3/05
drafted 2002 (1-6), $2.475M signing bonus
agent: SFX
ML service: 3.057

Jimmy Gobble lhp
1 year/$1.3125M (2008)

re-signed 1/17/08 (avoided arbitration)
award bonus: $50,000 for All Star
1 year/$0.7125M (2007), re-signed 1/07 (avoided arbitration)
1 year/$0.3455M (2006)
1 year (2005), renewed 3/05
1 year/$0.304M (2004)
drafted 1999 (1S-49), $0.725M signing bonus
ML service: 3.142

Ross Gload 1b
2 years/$3.2M (2008-09), plus 2010 club option

re-signed 1/18/08 (avoided arbitration)
08:$1.3M, 09:$1.9M, 10:$2.6M club option
2010 option increases to $2.8M with 1,100 PAs in 2008-09, $3M with 1,200 PAs in 2008-09
annual performance bonuses:

$50,000 each for 300, 350, 400 PAs
$75,000 each for 450, 500 PAs

award bonuses: $50,000 each for All Star, Gold Glove, Silver Slugger, LCS MVP, $0.1M each for WS MVP, MVP ($50,000 for 2nd-5th)
1 year/$0.625M (2007)

acquired in trade from Chicago White Sox 12/06

re-signed 11/06 (avoided arbitration)

1 year/$0.35M (2006), re-signed 2/06
1 year/$0.335M (2005), re-signed 2/05
1 year/$0.302M (2004), re-signed ¾
ML service: 4.055

Esteban German inf
1 year/$1M (2008)

re-signed 1/29/08 (avoided arbitration, $1.2M-$0.8375M)
1 year/$0.423M (2007), re-signed 2/07
1 year/$0.333M (2006), signed 2/06
1 year (2005)

contract purchased 9/05

signed as a free agent 11/04 (minor-league contract)

1 year/$0.301M (2004)
signed 1996 as amateur free agent from the Dominican Republic
ML service: 3.008

Luke Hudson rhp
1 year/$0.475M (2008)

re-signed 1/8/08 (avoided arbitration)
performance bonus: $10,000 each for 5, 10, 15, 20, 25 starts
1 year/$0.422M (2007), re-signed 2/07
1 year/$0.337M (2006)

contract purchased, sent outright to AAA 6/06

DFA, contract purchased 4/06

signed as a free agent 3/06 (minor-league contract)

sent outright to AAA after being DFA (by Cincinnati) 2/06

1 year/$0.318M (2005)
drafted 1998 (4-120)
ML service: 3.023

Joel Peralta rhp
1 year/$0.45M (2008)

re-signed 2/20/08 (split contract)
1 year/$0.4005M (2007), re-signed 2/07
1 year/$0.336M (2006), signed 2/06
claimed off waivers (from LA Angels) 10/05
contract purchased 5/05
signed 1996 as amateur free agent from the Dominican Republic
ML service: 2.121

Kyle Davies rhp
1 year/$0.427M (2008)

re-signed 2/20/08 (split contract)
1 year (2007)

re-signed 3/07
acquired in trade from Atlanta 7/31/07

1 year/$0.3335M (2006), re-signed 3/06
1 year (2005), re-signed 2/05
drafted 2001 (4-135), $0.25M signing bonus
ML service: 2.103

Joey Gathright of
1 year/$0.427M (2008)

re-signed 3/2/08 (split contract)
1 year (2007), re-signed 3/07
1 year/$0.3372M (2006),
1 year (2005), renewed 2/05
drafted 2001 (32-949)
agent: Larry Reynolds
ML service: 2.064

Joakim Soria rhp
1 year/$0.4265M (2008)
3 years/$8.75M (2009-11), plus 2012-14 club options

signed extension 5/17/08
09:$1M, 10:$3M, 11:$4M, 12: club option ($0.75M buyout), 13: club option, 14: club option
with options, total package may reach about $30M (with additional $2.75M as starter based on IP)
2012 option guaranteed at $6M with 55 games in 2011 or 110 games in 2010-11
2012 option guaranteed at $6.5M with 400 IP in 2010-11
1 year/$0.4265M (2008), re-signed 2/20/08 (split contract)
1 year/$0.38M (2007), rigned 2/07
drafted # 2 (from San Diego) in Rule 5 draft 12/06
signed (by San Diego) as minor-league free agent 12/20/05
signed for 2005 with Mexico City of Mexican League
released (by LA Dodgers) 10/12/04
signed 10/31/01 as amateur free agent (LA Dodgers)
ML service: 1.000

Brian Bannister rhp
1 year/$0.421M (2008)

re-signed 3/2/08 (split contract)
1 year (2007), re-signed 3/07
acquired in trade from NY Mets 12/6/06
1 year/$0.327M (2006)

re-signed 3/06

contract purchased 11/05

drafted 2003 (7-199)
agent: Gregg Clifton, Gaylord Sports
ML service: 1.158

Ryan Shealy inf
1 year/$0.415M (2008)

re-signed 3/2/08 (split contract)
1 year/$0.3925M (2007), re-signed 3/07
1 year/$0.329M (2006), re-signed 2/06
1 year (2005), re-signed 2/05
drafted 2002 (11-321)
ML service: 2.002

Alex Gordon 3b
1 year/$0.406M (2008)

re-signed 3/2/08 (split contract)
1 year/$0.38M (2007)
contract purchased 4/07
signed 9/05
drafted 2005 (1-2) (Nebraska), $4M signing bonus
agent: Casey Close
ML service: 1.000

Leo Nunez rhp
1 year/$0.405M (2008)

re-signed 2/20/08 (split contract)
1 year/$0.382M (2007), re-signed 2/07
1 year/$0.3355M (2006), re-signed 2/06
signed 3/05
signed 2000 as amateur free agent from the Dominican Republic
ML service: 1.108

Tony Pena Jr. ss
1 year/$0.405M (2008)

re-signed 2/20/08 (split contract)
1 year/$0.38M (2007)

re-signed 3/07
acquired in trade from Atlanta 3/07

1 year (2006), re-signed 2/06
1 year (2005), re-signed 2/05
ML service: 1.085

Shane Costa of
1 year/$0.4025M (2008)

re-signed 2/27/08 (split contract)
1 year (2007), re-signed 3/07
1 year/$0.3275M (2006), contract purchased 5/05
drafted 2003 (2-42), $0.775M signing bonus
agent: Nick Lampost
ML service: 1.108

Billy Butler 1b-dh
1 year/$0.399M (2008)

re-signed 3/2/08 (split contract)
1 year (2007), contract purchased 5/1/07
signed 6/04
drafted 2004 (1-14), $1.45M signing bonus
agent: Doug Rogalsky
ML service: 0.120

Ramon Ramirez rhp
1 year/$0.397M (2008)

acquired in trade from Colorado 3/26/08
split contract
1 year/$0.386M (2007)
1 year (2006), re-signed 2/06
contract purchased from Hiroshima $0.775M
$0.175M signing bonus
ML service: 1.113

Ryan Braun rhp
1 year/$0.3955M (2008)

re-signed 2/20/08 (split contract)
1 year/$0.38M (2007), re-signed 2/07
1 year (2006), contract purchased 9/06
drafted 2003 (6-162), $1,000 signing bonus
ML service: 0.143

Angel Sanchez ss
1 year/$0.395M (2008)

re-signed 2/27/08 (split contract)
1 year/$0.38M (2007), re-signed 2/07
1 year/$0.327M (2006), re-signed 2/06
contract purchased 11/05
drafted 2001 (11-325)
agent: CSMG
ML service: 1.012

Alberto Callaspo inf
1 year/$0.394M (2008)

re-signed 2/27/08 (split contract)
1 year/$0.38M (2007)

placed on restricted list 5/11/07
acquired in trade (from Arizona) 12/14/07

1 year (2006), re-signed 2/06
1 year (2005), re-signed 2/05
signed as amateur free agent from Venezuela in 2001, $8,000 signing bonus
ML service: 0.135

Neal Musser lhp
1 year/$0.393M (2008)

re-signed 2/18/08 (split contract)
1 year (2007), re-signed 2/07
1 year (2006), contract purchased 11/06
drafted 1999 (2-73)
ML service: 0.080

Mario Lisson inf
1 year/$0.39M (2008)

re-signed 2/18/08 (split contract)
contract purchased 11/20/07
signed 2002 as amateur free agent from Venezuela
ML service:

Tyler Lumsden lhp
1 year/$0.39M (2008)

re-signed 2/18/08 (split contract)
contract purchased 11/20/07
acquired in trade 7/06
drafted 2004 (1s-34) (Clemson), $0.975M signing bonus
ML service: 0.000

Mitch Maier of
1 year/$0.39M (2008)

re-signed 2/18/08 (split contract)
1 year (2007), re-signed 2/07
1 year (2006)

contract purchased 9/06

signed 6/03
drafted 2003 (1-30), $0.9M signing bonus
agent: Eric Sobocinski
ML service: 0.012

Julio Pimentel rhp
1 year/$0.39M (2008)

re-signed 1/28/08 (split contract)
contract purchased 11/20/07
acquired in trade (from LA Dodgers) 7/25/06 (Odalis Perez deal)
signed 2003 as amateur free agent from the Dominican Republic
ML service:

Carlos Rosa rhp
1 year/$0.39M (2008)

re-signed 2/20/08 (split contract)
1 year (2007), signed 2/07
contract purchased 11/06
signed 11/01 as amateur free agent from the Dominican Republic
ML service: 0.000

Matt Tupman c
1 year/$0.39M (2008)

re-signed 2/18/08 (split contract)
contract purchased 11/20/07
drafted 2002 (9-258)
ML service:

Minor Leagues

Angel Berroa ss
4 years/$11M (2005-08), plus $5.5M 2009 club option

4 years/$11M (2005-08), plus $5.5M 2009 club option

signed extension 5/04, DFA 6/6/07

05:$0.5M, 06:$2M, 07:$3.25M, 08:$4.75M, 09:$5.5M club option ($0.5M buyout)

performance bonuses: $0.1M each for 600 PAs & 700 PAs in 2007, $75,000 each for 600 PAs & 700 PAs in 2006,

award bonuses: $0.1M each for MVP & WS MVP, $50,000 each for All Star, Gold Glove, Silver Slugger

1 year/$0.3725M (2004), renewed 3/04
1 year/$0.302M (2003), signed 3/03
signed 1997 as amateur free agent from the Dominican Republic
ML service: 4.047 (through 2006)

Jeff Bianchi ss
2008

signed 6/05
drafted 2005 (2-50), $0.69M signing bonus
ML service:

Ramon Colon rhp
1 year (2008)

re-signed 11/20/07 (minor-league contract) after being sent outright to AAA
1 year/$0.385M (2007)

acquired in trade from Detroit 7/13/07

re-signed 2/07

1 year (2006), re-signed 3/06
1 year/$0.3185M (2005), re-signed 2/05
ML service: 1.171 (through 2006)

Daniel Cortes rhp
2008

acquired in trade from Chicago White Sox 7/06
drafted 2005 (7-215), $0.115M signing bonus
ML service:

Brandon Duckworth rhp
1 year/$0.6M (2008)

re-signed 12/12/07 (avoided arbitration), DFA 1/23/08
performance bonuses based on points (2 points per start, 1.5 points for appearance of 2 or more IP, 1 point for appearance of 1 IP or less): $20,000 for 35 points; $25,000 each for 40, 45, 50 points; $30,000 each for 55, 60 points
1 year/$0.55M (2007)

contract purchased 4/07

re-signed 12/06 (minor-league contract)

1 year (2006)

DFA, non-tendered (by Kansas City) 12/06

acquired in trade 6/06 (from Pittsburgh)

signed as a free agent 1/06 (minor-league contract)

1 year/$0.5M (2005) (minor-league contract)

sent outright to AAA 10/05
contract purchased 9/05
released 5/05

1 year/$0.39M (2004) (Houston)

re-signed 2/04

1 year/$0.325M (2003) (Philadelphia)
1 year/$0.235M (2002)
signed 1997 as amateur free agent
ML service: 4.161

Danny Duffy lhp
2008

signed 6/28/07
drafted 2007 (3-96) (Cabrillo HS, CA), $0.365M signing bonus
ML service:

Brent Fisher lhp
2008

drafted 2005 (7-202), $0.13M signing bonus
ML service:

Blake Johnson rhp
2008

drafted 2004 (2-58) (Parkview Baptist, Baton Rouge), $0.6M signing bonus
ML service:

Chris Lubanski of
2008

signed 6/03
drafted 2003 (1-5), $2.1M signing bonus
agent: Diamond Sports
ML service:

Matt Mitchell rhp
2008

drafted 2007 (14-426) (Barstow HS, CA), $0.1M signing bonus
ML service:

Mike Moustakas inf
2008

signed 8/15/07
drafted 2007 (1-2) (Chatsworth HS, CA), $4M signing bonus
agent: Scott Boras
ML service:

Derrick Robinson of
2008

signed 6/06
drafted 2006 (4-107), $0.85M signing bonus
ML service:

Sam Runion rhp
2008

signed 6/28/07
drafted 2007 (2-66) (Reynolds HS, NC), $0.504M signing bonus
ML service:

Brad Salmon rhp
1 year (2008)

acquired in trade from Cincinnati 3/19/08
re-signed as a free agent 12/13/07 (minor-league contract)
1 year (2007)

non-tendered 12/12/07
signed 2/07

contract purchased 10/06
drafted 1999 (21-638)
ML service: 0.082

Jason Smith inf
1 year/$0.54M (2008)

DFA 1/4/08
re-signed 12/12/07 (avoided arbitration) ($0.3M guaranteed)
1 year/$0.5M (2007)

claimed off waivers (from Arizona) 7/11/07

DFA 5/19/07

claimed off waivers (from Toronto) 5/17/07 after being DFA 5/15/07

selected (from Chicago Cubs) in Rule 5 draft 12/06

signed as a free agent 11/06 (minor-league contract)

1 year/$0.335M (2006)

DFA (by Colorado) 8/06

contract purchased 7/06, DFA 6/06

contract purchased 4/06

1 year/$0.325M (2005)
ML service: 3.082

Chin-hui Tsao rhp
1 year/$0.6M (2008)

signed as a free agent 12/31/07 (minor-league contract)
1 year (2007) (LA Dodgers)

sent outright to AAA 11/6/07 (refused assignment)

signed as a free agent 1/07

1 year/$0.332M (2006) (Colorado)

non-tendered (by Colorado) 12/06

1 year/$0.317M (2005), re-signed 2/05

split contract paying $89,352 in minors

signed as a free agent from Taiwan in 1999, $2.2M signing bonus
ML service: 3.087

Blake Wood rhp
2008

signed 6/06
drafted 2006 (3-77), $0.46M signing bonus
ML service:

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