LUKE SCOTT RUMORS & GOSSIP

Scott has high hopes for first season with Rays

Luke Scott couldn't be happier about moving to a new neighborhood in the American League East. It's official. The former Baltimore Orioles slugger was introduced as the newest member of the Tampa Bay Rays Thursday afternoon via conference call. Scott, who will serve as DH as well as playing first base and outfield, expressed excitement over joining a Rays team he's...
Via Fox Sports Florida  |  January 12, 2012
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Luke Scott agrees to 1-year contract with Rays

Free agent Luke Scott has agreed to a one-year contract with the Tampa Bay Rays. The 33-year-old first baseman/outfielder likely will serve as the team's primary designated hitter. The deal announced Thursday includes a club option for 2013. Scott is a .264 career hitter who spent the past four seasons with the Baltimore Orioles. He hit .220 with nine home runs and 22 RBIs in 64...
Via AP on Fox  |  January 12, 2012
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Luke Scott a Member of the Rays...

Well, Luke Scott - who the Orioles non-tendered this offseason - has signed with the Tampa Bay Rays. It looks like the Orioles wanted to move on from him, and sure enough they have... From the Baltimore Sun: Luke Scott, the outspoken, energetic slugger who spent four seasons in Baltimore and was named the 2010 Most Valuable Oriole, has agreed to a one-year deal with the division...
Via Oriole Post  |  January 12, 2012
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Damon's future in question as Rays sign Scott

Could Johnny Damon's days in Tampa Bay be over? That might appear to be the case in light of the news Wednesday afternoon that the Rays had reached a one-year deal with left-handed power-hitter Luke Scott. Scott, 33, underwent season-ending shoulder surgery in late July with the Baltimore Orioles. But in his three previous seasons with the O's, the DeLand, Fla., native...
Via Fox Sports Florida  |  January 11, 2012
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Rays sign former Oriole Luke Scott

According to a report by Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times the Rays have signed free agent Luke Scott to fill their vacant designated hitter role.  Scott was non-tendered by the Baltimore Orioles in December.  Scott posted solid numbers in his four years in Baltimore but he is an extremely streaky hitter.   Scott was hampered by a shoulder injury in 2011 and hit just .220 in...
Via Rant Sports  |  January 11, 2012
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Report: Scott headed to Tampa Bay Rays

The Tampa Bay Rays have agreed with free agent Luke Scott on a one-year contract with an option for 2013, the Baltimore Sun reported today. The deal is expected to become official after a physical examination, which could be more than a simple formality. Scott, 33, missed the final two months of the 2011 season after undergoing surgery on a torn labrum in his right shoulder. Scott...
Via Fox Sports  |  January 11, 2012
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Welcome to The Trop, Luke Scott

While fans of large market teams get to look forward to the Winter Meetings, us small-market fans have a different, less heralded offseason event to look forward to each year: the Mid-January Bargain Bin Shopping Spree! At this point of the offseason, players that haven’t yet signed with a team start to feel pressure to sign — Spring Training begins in around a month, after all...
Via Fangraphs  |  January 11, 2012
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Luke Scott and Moves Made...

The Baltimore Orioles attended to some business last night as they will probably tender contracts to several of their players who are eligible for arbitration – including Brad Bergesen (a mild surprise); meanwhile, they have decided to cut slugger Luke Scott and pitcher Jo-Jo Reyes loose. Neither Scott nor Reyes being cut was a huge surprise. Scott was hurt for much of last...
Via Oriole Post  |  December 13, 2011
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Luke Scott Shouldn't Be Here to Begin With

"I should be in Atlanta..."OF/DH Luke Scott has been non-tendered by the Orioles and is now a free agent.Scott has been an underrated slugger (in my opinion) for several years. Despite derision from some fans for his "streakiness", he always ended up his seasons as one of the better hitters on the club and did it at reasonable salaries. But a serious shoulder injury has put his future...
Via Dempsey's Army  |  December 13, 2011
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Luke Scott Does Not Believe President Obama Was Born in America

Baltimore Orioles slugger Luke Scott has a reputation for his unconventional political views which aren’t exactly endearing him with most fans. In fact, the Orioles themselves have made it clear that Scott’s views don’t reflect those of the club. After all, how many clubs would be proud to say their left fielder is a birther? [...]
Via Larry Brown Sports  |  May 04, 2011
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