Athletics release Willy Taveras
Willy Taveras - OF - Oakland Athletics
Feb. 9, 2010 - 1:20 PM ET
Athletics released OF Willy Taveras.
And the $4 million that comes along with it. Nobody figured to take a bite on Taveras after he was designated by Oakland last week. He can now latch on with another club at the league minimum. Taveras, who turned 28 in December, batted just .240/.275/.285 in 404 at-bats last season. With his speed and solid defense, he could be a decent fourth or fifth outfielder on most teams at a minimal cost.