twins/mlb

Notes:
Signed as nondrafted free agent by Mets, Feb. 17, 1998;Traded by Mets to Athletics for SS Jorge Velandia, Aug. 30, 2000
Dec. 16, 2004: Traded by the Oakland Athletics with Justin Lehr to the Milwaukee Brewers for Keith Ginter.
July 28, 2006: Traded by the Milwaukee Brewers with Carlos Lee to the Texas Rangers for Julian Cordero (minors), Francisco Cordero, Kevin Mench and Laynce Nix.
Feb. 9, 2012: Re-signed with Texas to a two-year deal worth $16 million.

Highlights:
2006: .223 BA; 6 HR; 22 RBI
2007: .235 BA; 9 HR; 34 RBI
2008: .330 BA; 7 HR; 26 RBI
2009: .260 BA; 8th HR (33); 76 RBI
2010: .318 BA; 22 HR; 78 RBI
2011: .263 BA; 29 HR; 87 RBI
2012: .260 BA; 24 HR; 90 RBI; 4th Doubles (45)

Awards:
2009: AL All-Star Team
2011: ALCS MVP