The Texas Rangers have taken a cheap gambled on centerfielder Andruw Jones has they have signed him to a minor league contract for the 2009 season. Jones played with the Dodgers last season but was released over the offseason. The Dodgers will be paying half of his salary since they released him.

The contract will pay $500,000 if Jones remains in the minor leagues and atleast $1 million of Jones makes the big league roster. To reach the full $1 million and bonuses, Jones would need to be an everyday regular player. There is also a March 20th opt out clause that Jones can use if it doesn’t look like he will make the big league roster out of spring training.