Nothing wrong with a little luck.

March 31, 2007: Marlon Byrd (.314/.379/.451 in camp) – Designated for Assignment March 31, 2007: Matt Kata (.382/.390/.564 in camp, more versatility) – Purchased from Minor Leagues April 5, 2007: Marlon Byrd – Clears Waivers, Outrighted to AAA Oklahoma RedHawks * * * March 30, 2008: Nelson Cruz (.209/.261/.395 in camp) – Designated for Assignment March 30, 2008: Jason Botts (.313/.340/.417) survives battle with Cruz for final Opening Day roster spot April 3, 2008: Nelson Cruz – Clears Waivers, Outrighted to AAA Oklahoma RedHawks * * * January 15, 2009: Andruw Jones – Released by Los Angeles Dodgers ($22.1 million remaining on his contract) February 9, 2009: Andruw Jones – Signed by Texas Rangers to Non-Guaranteed Minor League Contract ($500,000 base) * * * It may not be better in baseball to be lucky than good, but it doesn't hurt at all to mix in a little luck. By the way, Tommy Hunter, following a workmanlike effort today, has been optioned back to Oklahoma City, and righthander Guillermo Moscoso has reportedly been recalled from Frisco to join the bullpen for Game Two, which is minutes from getting underway. Moscoso, who would make his big league debut if he gets any work before returning to the farm, is already on the 40-man roster.