April 12, 2008 Buck Coats has been optioned to Triple-A Syracuse, according to the AP.
March 27, 2008 Buck Coats, who found out he had made the team as the primary utility outfielder and pinch runner, hit a sixth-inning solo home run, his second long ball of the spring. If Coats garners a starting role in Toronto this year due to any number of circumstances, he will be a base stealing threat.
March 27, 2008 Buck Coats, a December acquisition by the Blue Jays via Cinncinati, has been outstanding this spring. The outfielder batted .357 in 16 games. According to the Toronto Star, the 25-year-old utilityman will initially serve the roster as a late-inning defensive replacement in left field for Shannon Stewart or Matt Stairs. Coats' speed will be utilized as a pinch runner more than anything.
The speedster was sent to minor-league camp just a week ago, but was recalled after third baseman Scott Rolen injured a finger in a fielding mishap and was placed on the disabled list.
December 5, 2007 The Blue Jays acquired Buck Coats from the Reds Wednesday for a player to be named or cash. Coats played in 20 games for the Reds in '07 after being claimed off waivers from the Cubs. He hit .206 in 34 at-bats.
August 30, 2007 The Reds acquired Buck Coats from the Cubs on Thursday for a player to be named or cash. Coats had just three hits in 18 at-bats for the Cubs this season but was hitting .303 with 59 RBI, 11 homers and 18 steals with Triple-A Iowa. The Reds optioned him to Triple-A Louisville.
