PHILADELPHIA — Jayson Nix is changing Sox in an attempt to rejuvenate his career.
The Rockies’ opening day second baseman has signed with the Chicago White Sox, according to contract details obtained by The Denver Post.
With Kazuo Matsui lost as a free agent to the Houston Astros, Nix won the position in spring training, edging out Clint Barmes, the current starter, and Marcus Giles. Nix, however, got off to a slow start offensively and was designated for assignment at the end of April. He rebounded in Triple-A and was eventually chosen for Team USA in the Beijing Olympics. He was injured in China, hit in the left eye on a bunt attempt against Cuba.
Nix, 26, was the 44th overall selection in the 2001 draft.
Nix will make $400,000 if he is on the White Sox’s major-league roster.
Coaching update.
With Ken Macha emerging as the favorite to land the Milwaukee managerial job after the World Series, Willie Randolph is expected to more aggressively pursue the bench coaching position with the Rockies.
Randolph has told manager Clint Hurdle that he wants to talk next week when the Brewers’ situation is likely resolved.
Troy E. Renck, The Denver Post
