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Former Blue Jay Ruiz signs with Japan team
Major League Baseball

Former Blue Jay Ruiz signs with Japan team

Published May. 20, 2010 6:21 a.m. ET

Former Toronto Blue Jays infielder Randy Ruiz has signed a contract with the Rakuten Eagles of Japan's Pacific League, the team announced on its website.

The 32-year-old Ruiz, who played in 13 games for Toronto this season, will earn $493,000 with the Eagles.

Ruiz had a .272 average with 12 home runs and 25 RBIs in 68 major league games over three seasons with the Blue Jays and Minnesota Twins.

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