JUSTIN RUGGIANO RUMORS

Astros get catching prospect from Marlins

The Houston Astros announced Saturday that they acquired minor league catcher Jobduan Morales from the Miami Marlins in exchange for Class AAA outfielder Justin Ruggiano. Morales, 20, has not played this season. Last year, he hit .272 with four home runs and 23 in 52 games at rookie-level Jamestown of the New York Penn League and went 3-for-9 with two RBI in three games with Class...
Via Pro Sports Daily  |  5 days ago
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Cust, Ruggiano get new chance with Astros

By Mark Mitchell FOXSportsHouston.com Jack Cust wants to be a complete baseball player. After spending the last five years as a designated hitter in the American League, he looks forward to "throwing leather" and running around with his teammates. "It is exciting for me to play both sides of the ball," said Cust. "Sometimes when you are just hitting, you...
Via Fox Sports Houston  |  March 01, 2012
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Astros sign Ruggiano, invite prospects to camp

The Astros added six more players to their Spring Training roster on Monday, signing free-agent outfielder Justin Ruggiano to a Minor League contract and inviting five of their top prospects to Major League camp.
Via mlb.com  |  February 06, 2012
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Ruggiano declines assignment to Triple-A

Justin Ruggiano has declined his assignment to Triple-A Durham, and the Rays outfielder will now become a free agent.
Via raysbaseball.com  |  January 30, 2012
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Ruggiano declines assignment to Durham, opts for free agency

ROGER MOONEY Justin Ruggiano cleared waivers Monday and declined an assignment to Triple A Durham, opting instead for free agency. “I think I served my time there,” Ruggiano said. “I think it’s time for some fresh eyes to see me…
Via Rays Report  |  January 30, 2012
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Ruggiano Designated For Assignment

Hot News for LF Justin Ruggiano
Via rays.scout.com  |  January 25, 2012
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Ruggiano designated for assignment to make room for Peña

ROGER MOONEY The Rays designated OF Justin Ruggiano for assignment Tuesday afternoon to clear room on the 40-man roster for 1B Carlos Peña. Ruggiano was DFA’d last February to clear room when the Rays added Johnny Damon and Manny Ramirez.…
Via Rays Report  |  January 24, 2012
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Rays Designate Justin Ruggiano For Assignment

The Rays designated outfielder Justin Ruggiano for assignment to create roster space for Carlos Pena, the Tampa Tribune tweets. The team's 40-man roster remains full. Ruggiano appeared in 46 games for the Rays last year, playing all three outfield positions. The 29-year-old posted a .248/.273/.400 line in 111 plate appearances. Ruggiano, who also played for the Rays in 2007...
Via MLB Trade Rumors  |  January 24, 2012
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The 2012 Payroll Is Approaching $60 Million

Last year, the Rays payroll went from $71.9 million in 2010 to $41.1 million this past season, a drop of more than 40 percent. If the season started today, the 2012 payroll would be approximately $59.2 million, an increase of 44 percent over last season. This is based on raises already built into existing contracts, and projected salaries for arbitration-eligible players and players...
Via Rays Index  |  January 17, 2012
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