Tampa Bay Rays Sign Luke Scott To One-Year Contract

Scott will probably pass his physical. Then he will be a Ray, for 2012, and possibly for 2013. As such, the former Oriole will move from playing half his games at Camden Yards to playing half his games at Tropicana Field. What could that mean for him? We turn to Steve Slowinski at FanGraphs:

There’s more to read. I think, generally, a lot of people are familiar with the idea that Camden Yards is a hitter-friendly environment. But the Trop doesn’t get nearly so much attention as a pitcher-friendly environment, possibly because the Trop only ever gets attention for being empty and gross. Scott’s adjustment to Tampa Bay will not be an easy one, and that’s if he’s healthy. If he’s not what he was, it’ll be even harder.

Indeed, here’s Dan Connolly. Luke Scott isn’t officially a member of the Rays just yet, but all he has to do is pass a physical exam, which generally isn’t the most difficult thing to do.

No word yet on terms. Scott made $6.4 million a year ago, but a year ago, Scott was pretty bad. I would presume that he is taking something of a pay cut.