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Posted on: Tuesday, February 9, 2010

MLB: Jamey Wright agrees to minor league deal with Indians


Associated Press

CLEVELAND — Right-hander Jamey Wright and the Cleveland Indians have agreed to a minor league contract.

The 35-year-old led the Kansas City Royals with 65 relief appearances last season, going 3-5 with a 4.33 ERA.

He is 82-115 with a 5.03 ERA in 14 seasons, also pitching for Colorado, Milwaukee, St. Louis, San Francisco and Texas. He has made 246 starts and 174 relief appearances.

If added to the 40-man roster, Wright would get a $900,000, one-year contract and the chance to make $700,000 more in performance bonuses.