runs, 41 RBI, 23 stolen bases, and 44 extra-base hits. Atlanta Braves (1998–1999) After the 1997 season, the Brewers acquired Marquis Grissom to be their new starting center fielder. They traded Williams to the Atlanta Braves for reliever Chad Fox. Williams then spent the 1998 and 1999 seasons as a semi-regular player for the Atlanta Braves, batting .286 with 27 home runs. In 1999, he played against his old team, the Yankees during the 1999 World Series, but the Braves lost the series in a four-game sweep. Tampa Bay Devil Rays (2000–2001) After the 1999 season, the Tampa Bay Devil Rays signed Williams to a two-year contract worth $5.75 million. In 2000, Williams set career highs with 21 home runs, 34 walks, 89 RBIs, 173 hits, 87 runs, and 30 doubles. Tampa Bay writers named Williams the team's most valuable player. On April 14, 2000, he hit the first home run at Comerica Park, the then-new home of the Detroit Tigers. On August 29, 2000, Williams was hit by a pitch thrown by Boston Red Sox pitcher Pedro Martínez. Williams charged the mound and started a bench-clearing brawl. During the brawl, he was one of eight members of the Rays ejected. Williams began the 2001 season batting .207, and the Devil Rays released him on June 25. New York Yankees (2001–2003) Williams went back to the Yankees to finish the 2001 season and served as a backup outfielder. He remained on the postseason roster until the team lost the 2001 World Series to the Arizona Diamondbacks. In 2002, he spent most of the season in the minors, but played 33 games in the majors. Florida Marlins (2003) Williams signed a one-year contract for the Florida Marlins in 2003. He played 27 games and batted .129 overall. Williams got his second career World Series ring after the Marlins won the 2003 World Series over his former team, the New York Yankees. The Marlins signed Williams to a minor league contract for the 2004 season, but released him in April. New York Mets (2004–2005) In April 2004, Williams signed a minor league contract with the Mets. During his two years with the Mets, he batted .233 in 57 games in 2004 and batted .233 in 39 games in 2005. Personal life and death Williams had 12 brothers and sisters. He resided in Tampa, Florida, and was one of the best friends of