Sentence examples for minor assignments from inspiring English sources

Some in journalism had the impression that Mr. Sulzberger was not cut out to be publisher, and his reputation was hardly bolstered by the relatively minor assignments given to him when he returned to The Times's main office.

He never expected to be asked to accept a minor league assignment.

Orosco refused the minor league assignment Friday and was granted free agency.

He was already scheduled to leave his minor league assignment with the Yankees Aug. 1.

Silva, 31, made it clear Saturday that he would not accept a minor league assignment.

He has not yet declared himself ready for a minor league assignment.

And Minaya said he never approached Perez to gauge his willingness to accept a minor league assignment.

Steve Trachsel will make the final start of his minor league assignment on Sunday and will rejoin the Mets on Thursday.

Trachsel, on a 19-day minor league assignment, will make one more start before returning to the Mets.

Boston placed the right-hander on unconditional release waivers after he refused to accept a minor league assignment.

But Girardi said he had not been given a date for when Rodriguez might begin a minor league assignment.