The Texas Rangers are on the verge of signing former Pirate pitcher Kris Benson to a minor-league contract with an invitation to spring training, according to mlb.com.
Benson hasn't pitched in the majors since the 2006 season. He was forced to miss the 2007 season after a torn rotator cuff and had 11 starts for Class AAA Lehigh Valley last season. he was 1-4 with a 5.52 ERA.
Benson, the former No.1 overall pick of the Pirates in the 1996 draft, has a 68-73 career record. He was traded by the Pirates to the New York Mets in 2004 and, if possible, his career has taken a sharp downward turn since.
Though she hasn't been in the headlines much lately, the soft-spoken Benson is known as much for his wife, model/ex-stripper Anna and her exploits. For those who forget, here's a reminder of Anna in action.
http://www.nydailynews.com/blogs/mets/2006/12/photo-archives-hosts-of-christ.html
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