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WMD-40 is a relief pitcher in the Texas Rangers organization, Cleveland Browns owner, and Miami Heat endorser. He was originally signed following the 2012 season by the Cleveland Indians, before also seeing time with the San Diego Padres, and Detroit Tigers.

Cleveland Indians

He was signed by the Cleveland Indians on December 25, 2012. He made the opening day roster despite injury problems that persisted throughout the season. After giving up 9 runs in his first 6 innings, to the tune of 0-3 with a 13.50 ERA, he was released in early May.

San Diego Padres He was signed by the San Diego Padres just days after his release from Cleveland. He began to see success in his three months with the team, pitching to a 3-0 record, giving up 3 runs over his next 25 innings, for an ERA of 1.08. However, on August 6th, after meeting with GM Joshua Byrnes, he requested a trade after realizing he wouldn't be a Padre long-term.

Detroit Tigers

He was traded to the Tigers on August 9. He didn't have as much success with the Tigers, finishing with an injury-plagued 7 runs over his final 15.1 innings, for a disappointing 4.11 ERA. He became a free agent after the season.

Texas Rangers and other Sports Ventures

After serious talks with the Blue Jays, Orioles, Phillies, Dodgers, and Yankees, he originally agreed to sign with Toronto, but physical concerns led to a breakdown of the deal. He subsequently agreed with the Phillies on a 1-year/$22.5 million deal with a $27 million player option for 2015. The deal was a sign-and-trade, and a day later, he was acquired by the Texas Rangers. He agreed to go to the Rangers because they saw value in his youth, ability, and potential, and were willing to extend him for the long-term. Extension talks began upon the deal's completion, and multiple sources reported that he could land a 14-year deal worth over $400 million. On February 15, it was reported that a deal would either be done by the end of spring training, or not be done at all. The same day, he finalized a deal to purchase the Cleveland Browns. In addition, he announced that his endorsement contract with the Miami Heat will expire after the 2013-14 season, and he would consider leaving to join with the Phoenix Suns, Dallas Mavericks, or Philadelphia 76ers.