Thursday, December 06, 2007

Rays take 3 in minor-league Rule 5

The Rays took three more players in the minor-league phase of the Rule 5 and lost nobody.

Rashad Eldridge -- Outfielder was with the Minnesota Twins. Hit .291 with seven home runs and 41 RBIs at Class AA New Britain this year. Likely to start next year with the Biscuits.

Julio Puentes -- Right-handed pitcher played in Venezuela this year for the Astros. Finished 5-3 with eight saves and a 2.25 ERA in 40 innings.

Jose Mejias -- Right-handed pitcher played in Venezuela this year for the Mets. Was 4-5 with two saves and a 3.20 ERA in 56 1/3 innings.

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