Rockies sell Murton's contract to Japanese team
DENVER -- The Colorado Rockies have sold the contract of outfielder Matt Murton to the Hanshin Tigers in Japan.
Financial terms of the deal announced Monday were not disclosed.
The 28-year-old Murton hit .250 with five doubles, one home run and six RBI in 29 games for the Rockies in 2009. He spent most of the season with Triple-A Colorado Springs, where he hit .324 with 12 home runs and 79 RBI and hit safely in a franchise-record 29 consecutive games.
The Rockies acquired Murton on Feb. 4 from the Oakland Athletics in exchange for minor-league infielder Corey Wimberly. Murton also has played for the Chicago Cubs.
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