Luis Matos

45-Year-Old OutfielderOF
 Free Agent  
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$Signed a minor league contract in Dec. 2008.
OFMinnesota Twins  
March 27, 2009
Matos was released by Minnesota.
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He asked for, and was granted, his release so he could sign with a team with a better chance to make the majors.
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Matos couldn't avoid the injury bug again in 2005 -- missing over a month after breaking a finger attempting to lay down a bunt in May -- and ended the season with only 389 at-bats in 121 games. The Orioles have negotiated with other center fielders during the offseason, and though he has a tentative grip on the job right now, Matos could be on the way out if the team signs a free agent to take his place. If Matos lands a regular role in 2006, he's likely to repeat his past numbers with a decent average and a moderate number of stolen bases but little in the way of runs, RBI and home runs.
After appearing to be the future of the organization in center field in 2003, Matos struggled from the plate in 2004 before having season-ending surgery on his right shin in August. While Matos is by far the best defensive outfielder on the team, Jerry Hairston excelled in center field while also hitting well after Matos went down, and is the frontrunner to begin 2005 as the starter. Unless Hairston is dealt before the season, Matos will need to have a superb spring at the plate to reclaim his starting job.
Matos emerged when Gary Matthews Jr. struggled early on. His defensive skills were never questioned, but the offense he put up in Baltimore came as a surprise to many. Was the offense for real? We'll find out in 2004 as Matos will be a fixture in the lineup, hitting second or third and starting in center field.
Matos seems to get hurt every year and 2002 was no different. He broke the hamate bone in his left hand during spring training, further hindering his growth. He's ready defensively and showed some flashes with the bat at AA Bowie where he hit .275 with nine homers and 40 RBI in 218 AB. Matos provides a little speed, too, stealing 14 bases. There's a logjam in the outfield, so it's likely he'll start the season at Triple-A.
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OFMinnesota Twins  
December 19, 2008
Matos signed a minor league contract with Minnesota.
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OFNew York Mets  
August 22, 2007
Matos was traded from the Pirates to the Mets on Tuesday for future considerations, the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
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OFPittsburgh Pirates  
April 3, 2007
Matos will report to Triple-A Indianapolis on Wednesday, the Associated Press reports.
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OFFree Agent  
March 30, 2007
Matos was given his unconditional release by the Pirates on Friday.
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OFPittsburgh Pirates  
February 23, 2007
Matos has a leg up towards making the Opening Day 25-man roster over Rajai Davis, the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
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