Final Years
He split the 1983 season between the Astros and triple Tucson Toros, and spent the entire 1984 season in Tucson until being dealt to the Kansas City Royals for minor leaguer James Miner. He appeared in four games for the Royals that September, collecting one hit in five at-bats.
He signed with the Texas Rangers for 1985, and seemed in line to win the back-up catcher job until pulling a muscle in his right arm in Spring training. After appearing in one regular season game, a fractured shoulder cost him the entire season. He returned healthy the following Spring, but failed to make the club. He spent the 1986 season in the minors with the Rangers, and the 1987 season in the Montreal Expos' organization before retiring. He spent the 1989 season as a member of the West Palm Beach Tropics in the Senior Professional Baseball Association.
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