INF Joe Dillon accepts Triple-A assignment, several draft picks close to deals with Tampa Bay Rays

AUGUST 13, 2009

The Rays were able to keep INF Joe Dillon in the organization as he accepted an assignment to Triple-A Durham after clearing waivers.

Dillon was designated for assignment on Saturday when the Rays acquired RHP Russ Springer from Oakland.

Also, the Rays are closing in on deals with several of their top draft picks: No. 3 OF Todd Glaesmann, No. 4 C Luke Bailey, No. 5 1B Jeff Malm and No. 9 LHP Kevin James, of Whitefish Bay (Wi.) HS. No. 1 pick INF LeVon Washington and No. 2. SS Kenny Diekroeger have not signed.

Posted by Marc Topkin at 4:41:14 pm on August 13, 2009 in

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