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    Who was the guy....

    that the Reds signed late in spring training, that was coming off a long suspension for drugs? I think he was from the Tampa organization and the Reds said they were giving him a last chance and would have a zero tolerance policy with him.

    Anyone remember who he was, and if so, I wonder how he's turned out so far?
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    Re: Who was the guy....

    Alex Sanchez, no idea where he is right now though.

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    Re: Who was the guy....

    http://www.minorleaguebaseball.com/a...pbp&pid=400128

    He started out in AAA and is now in AA
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    Re: Who was the guy....

    Alex Sanchez. He was the first major leaguer to be suspended for steroids.

    He's currently hitting .333/.328/.524 with no walks in 63 atbats with Chattanooga. He also went just 1-for-12 in Louisville with no walks. He's a pretty bad player and the Reds only signed him as minor league fodder.

    http://www.minorleaguebaseball.com/a...pbp&pid=400128

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    Re: Who was the guy....

    Good average, good speed, no walks, no power, and average defense. Reminds me a similar player who is looking for a job...
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    Re: Who was the guy....

    Quote Originally Posted by RedsManRick
    Good average, good speed, no walks, no power, and average defense. Reminds me a similar player who is looking for a job...
    Pete Rose?
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    Re: Who was the guy....

    Pete Rose had something Sanchez lacks

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    also he could take a walk
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    Re: Who was the guy....

    Quote Originally Posted by KronoRed
    Pete Rose had something Sanchez lacks

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    Pete Rose was scrappy before scrappy was cool.
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    Re: Who was the guy....

    Speaking of "where is that player"---does anyone know what happened to the Rule 5 pitcher we got from, I think, the Mets...Mattox I think was his name.....Havent heard or cant remember reading anything about him....anyone got a clue??

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    Re: Who was the guy....

    Mattox hasn't been sighted this season. He's either in extended spring training or was released.


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