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Jacque Jones, OF, Free AgentHot off the Wire Fantasy Sports NewsMLB | Jones not ready to retire The Pioneer Press reports free-agent OF Jacque Jones, 34, isn't ready to retire. Reds | Three cut ESPN.com reports the Cincinnati Reds optioned OF Norris Hopper to Triple-A Louisville and reassigned OF Jacque Jones and SP Daryl Thompson to minor league camp. Reds | Gomes, Jones to see time at first base Mark Sheldon, of MLB.com, reports Cincinnati Reds OFs Jonny Gomes and Jacque Jones will both see playing time at first base in Spring Training with 1B Joey Votto playing in the 2009 World Baseball Classic. Mexican League | Jones having successful season The Chicago Tribune reports that former MLB OF Jacque Jones is trying to extend his career by playing in the Mexican League. Through 23 games entering this weekend, Jones is hitting .301. Marlins | Jones rejects assignment Joe Frisaro, of Marlins.MLB.com, reports Florida Marlins OF Jacque Jones has rejected his assignment to Triple-A Albuquerque and has become a free agent. Marlins | Jones clears waivers; decision coming Marlins.MLB.com's Joe Frisaro reports Florida Marlins OF Jacque Jones cleared outright waivers, and the team is waiting to see whether he'll accept the outright assignment to Triple-A. Marlins | Jones designated for assignment The Associated Press reports Florida Marlins OF Jacque Jones was designated for assignment. Marlins | Jones gets outfield start Thursday Florida Marlins OF Jacque Jones was in the starting lineup Thursday, June 5, for only the sixth time since he signed with the club, reports the Palm Beach Post's Tom D'Angelo. Manager Fredi Gonzalez is trying to get the outfielder's bat going. Jones had been just 2-for-24 entering the contest, despite hitting the ball hard at times. Marlins | Carroll leaves game early Friday The Sports Network reports Florida Marlins OF Brett Carroll (shoulder) left the team's game Friday, May 23, in the fourth inning after colliding into the wall. He was clutching his shoulder after running into the wall. He was replaced by OF Jacque Jones. Marlins | Jones added The South Florida Sun-Sentinel's Juan C. Rodriguez reports the Florida Marlins purchased the contract of OF Jacque Jones from Triple-A Albuquerque. Marlins | Jones to join roster Friday Updating previous items, Florida Marlins OF Jacque Jones will be added to the roster Friday, May 23, reports The Associated Press' Steven Wine. Marlins | Jones plays in extended spring training Marlins.MLB.com's Alden Gonzalez reports Florida Marlins OF Jacque Jones went 2-for-4 with a walk, two runs scored and a stolen base Wednesday, May 21, at extended spring training. He went 2-for-4 with two homers the day before. Marlins | Jones could join team this weekend Joe Capozzi, of The Palm Beach Post, reports Florida Marlins OF Jacque Jones could join the team this weekend, according to manager Fredi Gonzalez. If not, Jones will definitely join the team during their road trip that starts Monday, May 26. Marlins | Jones signs minor league deal Updating previous reports, The Associated Press reports the Florida Marlins have signed free-agent OF Jacque Jones (Tigers) to a minor league deal. Jones will first report to extended spring training before joining the team. Marlins | Jones likely to platoon with Ross Contradicting a previous report, Joe Frisaro, of MLB.com, reports Florida Marlins OF Jacque Jones is likely to platoon with OF Cody Ross in center field. Marlins | Jones a candidate to lead off Joe Frisaro, of MLB.com, reports Florida Marlins OF Jacque Jones is a candidate to lead off for the team. Jones can play all three outfield positions and could also be an option to play left field. Marlins | Jones signs ESPN.com's Jerry Crasnick reports the Florida Marlins signed free-agent OF Jacque Jones (Tigers) to an undisclosed deal. Tigers | Jones released Marlins.MLB.com's Joe Frisaro reports the Detroit Tigers released OF Jacque Jones. Marlins | Team interested in Jones Marlins.MLB.com's Joe Frisaro reports the Florida Marlins are interested in free-agent OF Jacque Jones (Tigers). Tigers | Team requests unconditional release for Jones Jon Paul Morosi, of the Detroit Free Press, reports the Detroit Tigers requested unconditional release waivers on OF Jacque Jones Tuesday, May 13. The Tigers still owe Jones $3 million this year. He will become a free agent when he clears waivers Thursday, May 15. Padres | Team inquires about Jones Joe Frisaro, of Marlins.MLB.com, reports the San Diego Padres have inquired about Detroit Tigers OF Jacque Jones, according to a source. Jones was designated for assignment earlier this week. Marlins | Team inquires about Jones Joe Frisaro, of Marlins.MLB.com, reports the Florida Marlins have inquired about Detroit Tigers OF Jacque Jones, according to a source. Jones was designated for assignment earlier this week. A deal for Jones could be done in the next day or two if the Marlins act quickly. Tigers | Jones designated for assignment The Associated Press reports the Detroit Tigers have designated OF Jacque Jones for assignment. Tigers | J. Jones injured Thursday The Associated Press reports Detroit Tigers OF Jacque Jones (knee) injured his knee when he collided with the fence while chasing a foul ball. Jones stayed in the game and was able to bat in the bottom half of the inning, but was replaced by 2B Ryan Raburn in the fifth inning. Tigers | Jones leaves game early Thursday The Sports Network reports Detroit Tigers OF Jacque Jones (knee) left the team's game early Thursday, April 24, because of a left knee bruise. He had X-rays taken on the knee, and they came back negative. He is considered day-to-day. He was replaced by IF Ryan Raburn. Tigers | J. Jones hits first homer as a Tiger The Detroit News' Lynn Henning reports Detroit Tigers OF Jacque Jones hit his first home run with the team on April 23 against the Texas Rangers. Tigers | J. Jones to bat eighth against righties to start year John Lowe, of the Detroit Free Press, reports Detroit Tigers OF Jacque Jones will bat eighth against right-handed pitchers while OF Curtis Granderson (finger) is out. Tigers | Jones impressing Leyland in camp Tom Gage, of The Detroit News, reports Detroit Tigers OF Jacques Jones has impressed Tigers manager Jim Leyland so far in spring training with his performance in batting practice. "I think Jacque Jones is going to have a big year for us," Leyland said. "He's quietly going to be a tremendous addition. I like what I've seen so far. I think he's going to hit some triples ... He hit a lot of doubles [31 in 2006 and 33 in 2007], but he played at Wrigley Field. A lot of the doubles he hit there will become triples in our ballpark." Tigers | Projected lineup for 2008 season Jason Beck, of Tigers.MLB.com, reports the Detroit Tigers' projected lineup for the 2008 season is: CF Curtis Granderson, 2B Placido Polanco, DH Gary Sheffield, RF Magglio Ordonez, 3B Miguel Cabrera, 1B Carlos Guillen, SS Edgar Renteria, LF Jacque Jones and C Ivan Rodriguez. Cubs | Jones traded to Tigers for Infante USAToday.com reports the Chicago Cubs have traded OF Jacque Jones to the Detroit Tigers in exchange for IF Omar Infante. Tigers | Infante traded to Cubs for Jones USAToday.com reports the Detroit Tigers have traded IF Omar Infante to the Chicago Cubs in exchange for OF Jacque Jones. Cubs | Jones hot since the break According to David Brown, of The Northwest Herald, Chicago Cubs OF Jacque Jones is batting .343 (31-for-99) with 21 RBI since the All-Star break. Cubs | Jones having hot second half The Associated Press reports Chicago Cubs OF Jacque Jones is batting .361 (13-for-36) with eight RBI in 11 games since the All-Star break. He's 11-for-20 (.550) with eight RBI against the St. Louis Cardinals this year. Cubs | Jones struggling over last 20 games Carrie Muskat, of Chicago.Cubs.MLB.com, reports Chicago Cubs OF Jacque Jones has gone just 6-for-43 (.140) over his last 20 games and does not have a hit in his last five. On the season, he was hitting .227 with two home runs and 20 RBI entering games Tuesday, July 3. Twins | Interest in Jones The Minneapolis Star-Tribune is reporting the Minnesota Twins may have interest in re-acquiring OF Jacque Jones from the Chicago Cubs. Jones started his big-league career in Minnesota before he signed with the Cubs. Cubs | Jones trade called off ESPNews reports the trade between the Chicago Cubs and the Florida Marlins for OF Jacque Jones has been called off. Marlins | Jones trade called off ESPNews reports the trade between the Florida Marlins and the Chicago Cubs for OF Jacque Jones has been called off. Cubs | J. Jones traded ESPNews reports the Chicago Cubs have traded OF Jacque Jones to the Florida Marlins. There were no further details on the trade. Marlins | J. Jones acquired ESPNews reports the Florida Marlins have acquired OF Jacque Jones from the Chicago Cubs. There were no further details on the trade. Rangers | Interest in Jones The Chicago Sun-Times' Gordon Wittenmyer is reporting the Texas Rangers have interest in Chicago Cubs OF Jacque Jones. Cubs | Jones to get brief rest The Chicago Tribune's Paul Sullivan reports Chicago Cubs OF Jacque Jones will be rested briefly by manager Lou Piniella, in an effort to get him to relax. Cubs | Jones back on the market Ken Rosenthal, of FOXSports.com, reports after calling up OF Felix Pie from Triple-A Iowa Sunday, June 3, the Chicago Cubs are renewing their efforts to trade OF Jacque Jones. Cubs | Soriano will move to left field FOXSports.com reports Chicago Cubs OF Alfonso Soriano (hamstring) will move to left field when he returns, which is expected Monday, April 23. Outfielders Felix Pie, Jacque Jones, Cliff Floyd or Matt Murton could all see time in center. Cubs | Jones unconcerned by trade talk Gordon Wittenmyer, of the Chicago Sun-Times, reports Chicago Cubs OF Jacque Jones isn't bothered by the rumors that he will be traded. "It gets tiring," Jones said. "But I don't let it bother me. I'm used to it." Cubs | Jones could be traded Gordon Wittenmyer, of the Chicago Sun-Times, reports Chicago Cubs OF Jacque Jones could be traded to make room for rookie OF Felix Pie. Cubs | Outfielders switch places Carrie Muskat, of Cubs.MLB.com, reports Chicago Cubs OF Matt Murton, who plays left field, and OF Jacque Jones, who plays right field, switched places in the outfield Monday, April 16. "We're just trying to see how versatile we can get," Cubs manager Lou Piniella said Monday. "We'll take a look at it and see how it works." Cubs | Jones preferred in two-hole Paul Sullivan, of the Chicago Tribune, reports Chicago Cubs manager Lou Piniella prefers OF Jacque Jones batting second behind OF Alfonso Soriano when OF Cliff Floyd is also in the lineup. "When we play Floyd, the natural spot for [Jones] is the two-hole, because one left-hander can't pitch to both of them," Piniella said. Cubs | Jones to wear No. 42 Carrie Muskat, of Chicago.Cubs.MLB.com, reports Chicago Cubs OF Jacque Jones will wear the No. 42 Sunday, April 15, to honor baseball legend Jackie Robinson. Cubs | Team exploring outfield trade? The Chicago Sun-Times' Chris DeLuca reports the Chicago Cubs might explore a trade involving OF Jacque Jones. Jones is rumored to have interest from the San Diego Padres, who are in the market for outfield help; a trade also would alleviate the crowded outfield situation and give OF Felix Pie a possible roster spot. Cubs | Piniella tells Jones to take fly balls in center The Chicago Tribune reports Chicago Cubs manager Lou Piniella told OF Jacque Jones on Feb. 26 to start taking some balls in center and said he'll play Jones there in some Cactus League games when OF Alfonso Soriano is not playing. Soriano will focus on center, at least for the first few weeks, to see how quickly he can adapt. | Feature LinksFantasy Football Weekly Playbook FREE Fantasy Baseball
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