| Wed Dec 21 2011 | 15:45 | Cards ink LHP Swindle to minors deal | ||||
Cardinals signed LHP R.J. Swindle to a minor league contract. | ||||||
He also gets a spring training invite. Swindle was released by the Rays in July after posting a 4.15 ERA and 36/17 K/BB ratio over 34 2/3 innings with Triple-A Durham. The 28-year-old southpaw hasn't appeared in the big leagues since 2009, as a member of the Brewers, and is likely a longshot to make the Opening Day roster. | ||||||
| Source: MLB Trade Rumors | ||||||
| Wed Jul 20 2011 | 18:03 | R.J. Swindle released | ||||
Rays released LHP R.J. Swindle. | ||||||
The 28-year-old hasn't had a bad year for Triple-A Durham, posting a 4.15 ERA while striking out over a batter per inning, but he walked too many (4.4 BB/9) and the Rays decided to give him the boot. Swindle has made just nine major league appearances in his career. | ||||||
| Source: Rotoworld.com | ||||||
| Thu Dec 2 2010 | 15:48 | Rays re-sign Swindle to minors deal | ||||
Rays re-signed LHP R.J. Swindle to a minor league contract. | ||||||
Swindle spent the entire 2010 season with Triple-A Durham, posting a 2.45 ERA and 55/10 K/BB ratio over 55 innings. The 27-year-old southpaw has a lousy 12.71 ERA over nine major league appearances, but he has a chance to earn a job as a left-handed specialist during spring training. | ||||||