Trot Nixon accepted a minor league assignment from Arizona after he lost out to outfielder Alex Romero for a spot on the Diamondbacks’ opening day roster. The Diamondbacks signed Nixon to a minor league contract at the start of spring training. The former longtime Boston Red Sox outfielder hit .214 with two home runs in 56 at-bats this spring.
Posted: March 29th, 2008.
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