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Rays sign utility man Charlie Culberson to minor-league deal

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. -- The Tampa Bay Rays signed veteran infielder/outfielder Charlie Culberson to a minor-league contract with an invitation to big-league spring training.

The team announced the move Thursday.

Culberson, who turns 34 in April, has hit .248 with 30 homers and 145 RBI over portions of the past 10 seasons with the San Francisco Giants, Colorado Rockies, Los Angeles Dodgers, Atlanta Braves and Texas Rangers.

He appeared in 68 games with Texas last season, batting .252 with two homers and 12 RBI.