Status: Active

Acquired: Signed as a minor league free agent in December 2007.

Transactions/Options: Signed as free agent by Baltimore Orioles in January 2007

Traded by Chicago Cubs as part of four-team trade, to the Montreal Expos in July 2004

Signed by Chicago Cubs in November 1996

0 Options Remaining

Awards: MVP of 2004 Caribbean Series

2003 Pacific Coast League All-Star

Named to 2002 Futures Game World Team

Highlights: Missed entire 2005 season after undergoing Tommy John surgery....Earned first Major League win May 16, 2004 against San Diego....Missed extended time in 2003 due to right shoulder strains....Missed nearly two months in 2001 with a right hand fracture....Sidelined for one month in 1999 with right shoulder inflammation.

Scouting Report: Solid bullpen arm with average fastball and breaking ball.