GABE KAPLER AGREES TO TERMS ON ONE-YEAR CONTRACT FOR 2000
FOR RELEASE: 4:30 p.m. (CST), Friday, February 25, 2000
The Texas Rangers announced today that outfielder Gabe Kapler has agreed to terms on a one-year contract for the 2000 season. No further terms were disclosed.
Kapler, 24, was acquired from the Detroit Tigers. In 1999, he batted .245 with 18 homers and 49 rbi in 130 games with Detroit in his first full big league season. Kapler ranked third among A.L. rookies in home runs. He is expected to be the Rangers’ starter in right field this season.
With the signing 29 of the 40 players on the major league roster are under contract for the 2000 season. (Later found out the contract was for $280,000)