Lance Pendleton

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4+2⁄3 innings with the Astros, they outrighted him to the minor leagues following the season. As this was the second time he was outrighted, he had the option to opt for free agency, which he exercised. [17]

The Astros signed Pendleton to a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training for the 2012 season. [18] On March 30, 2012, Pendleton was released by the Houston Astros. [11]

Tampa Bay Rays

After starting spring training with the Sugar Land Skeeters of the Atlantic League, Pendleton signed a minor league deal with the Tampa Bay Rays in April. [19] [20] He spent the entire 2012 season pitching for the AAA Durham Bulls. [21]

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Lance Pendleton
Lance pendleton 2011.jpg
Pendleton pitching for the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Yankees
Pitcher
Born: (1983-09-10) September 10, 1983 (age 41)
Houston, Texas, U.S.
Batted: Left
Threw: Right
MLB debut
April 15, 2011, for the New York Yankees
Last MLB appearance
September 28, 2011, for the Houston Astros
Head Coach 37 Wayne Graham
Assistant Coach David Pierce
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