Jeff Niemann, RHP - Tampa Bay Rays (#34)

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Birthdate: 2/28/83
Drafted: 1st Round (4th Pick) - 2004
College: Rice University
2013 Salary: $3,000,000
Service time: 4.022 (pre-2013)
Contract: 1 yr, $3M (2012); Arbitration Eligible
Major League Debut: 4/13/2008
Bats: R
Throws: R
Height: 6-9
Weight: 260

Latest Player Updates
01/18/13 - agreed to one-year deal, avoiding arbitration
09/01/12 - activated from 60-Day DL
05/16/12 - transferred to 60-Day DL
05/15/12 - placed on 15-Day DL (fractured fibula); out at least 4-6 weeks
02/03/12 - arbitration case settled
06/20/11 - activated from 15-Day DL
05/06/11 - placed on 15-Day DL (lower back stiffness)
08/25/10 - activated from DL
08/09/10 - placed on DL (strained shoulder)

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Prospect Rankings (Organizational)
2009 Baseball America #10