| Mon Dec 20 2010 | 13:29 | Nats re-sign Bixler to minor league contract | ||||
Nationals re-signed SS Brian Bixler to a minor league contract. | ||||||
Bixler was acquired from the Pirates at the end of last season for cash. He was given an invitation to spring training as part of his new deal, but the infielder is a longshot for a 25-man roster spot. | ||||||
| Sat Aug 7 2010 | 16:53 | Nats acquire Brian Bixler from Pirates | ||||
Nationals acquired INF Brian Bixler from the Pirates for cash considerations. | ||||||
The Nats will be Bixler's third organization this season. He's hit .264/.327/.362 with three home runs in 75 games at the Triple-A level. | ||||||
| Mon Jul 12 2010 | 16:00 | Pirates re-acquire Brian Bixler from Indians | ||||
Pirates acquired infielder Brian Bixler from the Indians for a player to be named later. | ||||||
Bixler was a member of the Pirates' organization as recently as 2009, but he was traded away to the Indians in January. The Tribe grew tired of him in spring training and sent him outright to Triple-A Columbus, where he has hit .278/.345/.383 in 230 at-bats. He's not a high-impact player. | ||||||