Matt Joyce, OF - Tampa Bay Rays (#20)

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Birthdate: 8/3/84
Drafted: 12th Round (360th Pick) - 2005 (DET)
College: Florida Southern College
Acquired: Trade (DET) - December 2008
2013 Salary: $2,450,000
Service Time: 4.123 (pre-2013)
Contract: 1 yr, $2.45 (2013); Arbitration Eligible
Major League Debut: 5/5/2008
Bats: L
Throws: R
Height: 6-2
Weight: 205

Latest Player Updates
01/18/13 - agreed to one-year deal, avoiding arbitration
07/17/12 - activated from 15-Day DL
06/22/12 - placed on 15-Day DL, retroactive to June 20th (strained oblique)
06/24/10 - recalled from minors
05/31/10 - activated from DL, optioned to minors
04/01/10 - placed on DL (strained elbow)

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Rays' Joyce Looks to Establish Himself (Baseball America) 11/16/10