Current Contract:
Signed a split-contract with a reported reported to be worth $600,000 if the veteran remains in the majors all season long.

Became a Cardinal:
Signed a split-contract with the St. Louis Cardinals, 12/19/08.

2007 Season Notes:
Split playing time between the Washington's Triple-A affiliate, the Columbus Clippers and the Nationals in 2007. Hit .245/.379/.373 with two home runs and 10 RBI in 73 major league games and 102 at-bats. Career Notes:
The native of the Dominican Republic has posted a .263/.351/.377 (BA/OBP/SLG) line over 2159 career big league at-bats.

Signed with New York Yankees out of the Dominican Republic at the age of 16.