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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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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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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 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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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 via conference call Thursday. Scott, who will serve as designated hitter as well as playing first base and outfield, expressed excitement over joining a Rays team he has...
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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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 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...
Via Dempsey's Army  |  December 13, 2011
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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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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 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 11, 2012
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Rays sign OF Scott to one-year deal

The Tampa Bay Rays have signed free-agent outfielder Luke Scott to a one-year deal with a club option for 2013.Terms of the contract were not immediately available.The 33-year-old suffered a right shoulder injury last season that required surgery, limiting him to just 64 games with the Baltimore Orioles. Scott batted .220 with nine home runs and 22 RBIs over 209 at-bats.Scott has...
Via Pro Sports Daily  |  January 11, 2012
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Orioles non-tender OF Luke Scott, now a free agent

The Baltimore Orioles have declined to tender a contract offer to outfielder Luke Scott, who becomes a free agent after an injury-plagued season in which he played only 64 games. The 33-year-old Scott was acquired by Baltimore in the December 2007 trade that sent Miguel Tejada to the Houston Astros. Scott was voted the Orioles' most valuable player in 2010, but he was hindered by...
Via AP on Fox  |  December 13, 2011
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Will Luke Scott Return To Baltimore?

In a decision that shocked no one, the Baltimore Orioles have non-tendered Luke Scott. Coming off the worst season of his career, the Orioles had no interest in giving the 33 year old a chance at making anywhere close to the $6.4 million he made in 2011. He suffered through injuries early on in the season, and never really recovered from them. He hit 220/301/402 this season, hitting...
Via Rant Sports  |  December 17, 2011
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Great (Luke) Scott, the Oriole Has Landed

Andrew Friedman has done it again, pulling off another January acquisition. On Wednesday, the Rays GM inked former Orioles outfielder Luke Scott to a one-year deal. The signing may be just another building block to the Rays off-season moves as word is spreading fast that the organization may make another deal or two happen before the month ends.
Via rays.scout.com  |  January 11, 2012
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Ten Teams Have Some Interest In Luke Scott

The Orioles and approximately ten other teams have expressed some level of interest in signing Luke Scott, according to Dan Connolly of the Baltimore Sun (on Twitter). The 33-year-old became a free agent Monday night when the Orioles declined to tender him a contract.  Scott, who battled a shoulder injury in 2011 and underwent surgery this summer, projected to earn $6MM through...
Via MLB Trade Rumors  |  December 14, 2011
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Non-Tender Candidate: Luke Scott

Luke Scott had the best full season of his career in 2010, ranking sixth in the American League with a .535 slugging percentage.  As a late bloomer with lightly-regarded defense, Scott has been going year to year through arbitration and is an oft-cited comparable due to the healthy raises he's received.  In his last time through, he beat the midpoint of his and the Orioles...
Via MLB Trade Rumors  |  September 06, 2011
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Rays Roundup: Scott In, Damon Out

In this week's addition of Rays Roundup: Luke Scott is signed to fill an offensive need, Andrew Friedman isn't done shopping for bats, Johnny Damon is disappointed to not be returning to Rays and Matt Joyce has been working out at first base. All of this plus notes and quotes inside.
Via rays.scout.com  |  29 days ago
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Orioles OF Scott tears labrum, done for season

One day after being activated from the disabled list, Baltimore Orioles outfielder Luke Scott has now seen his season come to an end. The Orioles returned Scott to the disabled list with a torn labrum in his right shoulder. He had three at-bats during Friday's game against the Los Angeles Angels. Scott had fared well in his rehab assignment with Double-A Bowie, capping...
Via Pro Sports Daily  |  July 23, 2011
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2011 Orioles Retrospective: Luke Scott

Luke Scott had an excellent 2010 at the plate, and though he wasn't likely to repeat it in 2011, the move to left-field could have theoretically made him just as valuable of a player if his defense out there hadn't degraded too far. Projected Actual PA 525 236 BA .264 .220 OBP .345 .301 SLG .479 .402 wOBA...
Via Camden Crazies  |  December 05, 2011
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Orioles interested in Bobby Abreu?

After non-tendering Luke Scott last month, and showing no interest in re-signing Vlad Guerrero, the Baltimore Orioles are left with a gaping hole at designated hitter.  It’s just one gaping hole on a team that’s also looking for starting pitching, a second baseman and third baseman.  According to Scott Swaim of @MLBInsideNews the Orioles have been keeping tabs on Angels...
Via Rant Sports  |  January 05, 2012
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Tampa Signs Luke Scott

Tampa continues their bargain hunting, signing Luke Scott to a one year deal with an option for 2013. The left handed slugger is coming off a disappointing season, hitting 220/301/402 with 9 homers while “earning” -0.1 WAR. The Rays obviously believe that Scott is a bounce back candidate, as one year ago he posted a 902 OPS with 27 homers while earning 2.7 WAR. The Rays...
Via Rant Sports  |  January 11, 2012
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DMV: It Appears Luke Scott May’ve Died

Luke Scott’s teammates had some fun with his injurious catch, taping the outline of where he hit the wall. Also, Scott says he doesn’t have cable; “all the stuff” gets him too “fired up.” [Steve Melewski] The O’s have started contract talks with J.J. Hardy. [O's Insider] O’s lose to St. Louis to rach new season-worst record. [The...
Via Mr. Irrelevant  |  June 30, 2011
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Orioles' Scott could be done for season

Baltimore Orioles left fielder Luke Scott is probably done for the season, or at best headed for an extended stay on the disabled list with a troublesome shoulder injury. Scott has a torn labrum in his right shoulder. He was activated from the 15-day DL before Friday night's game against the Los Angeles Angels, but after going 0 for 3 he was poised to be replaced by a pinch...
Via AP on Fox  |  July 22, 2011
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Carlos Pena Among Rays' Quiet Offensive Upgrades As Tampa Bay May Pose Even Stronger Threat in AL East

The silent style suits the Rays perfectly. Since 2008, Tampa Bay has lurked in the bushes, quietly leapfrogging rivals for elusive playoff spots -- see the 2011 Red Sox -- or division titles -- see the 2010 Yankees. Staying true to form, the Rays' offseason has been silently productive. By signing first baseman Carlos Pena, the team regained one of the key cogs from its run to...
Via NESN.com  |  6 days ago
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