Henderson, a 22-year major league veteran, insisted he did not mean to show up Hernández.

Unlike most other league veterans, his walk rate never improved and his rate of productivity decline was "exceptionally" slow.

Carter, a 16-year major league veteran, will be used primarily as a pinch-hitter.

Jackson is 29 years old and a five-year major league veteran.

"He handled those guys like a 10-year major league veteran, and he's just a 20-year old kid," Cliburn said.

Steve Phillips would like to meet the 16-year major league veteran before he decides whether to make him an offer.

A 26-season major league veteran, Rigney played for the New York Giants from 1946 through 1953.

Pat Borders was the only major league veteran on the team.

"That's the best ball I've ever hit out of here," said the four-year major league veteran, who is hitting .369 with 9 homers.

Not at all, contended the 13-year major league veteran.