http://www.eastvalleytribune.com/story/130251
As the Diamondbacks conduct their due diligence this offseason, they have found significant interest in reserve catcher Miguel Montero.
“That’s a pretty popular name,” a major league source said.
While the D-Backs would prefer to keep Montero because of his offensive productivity and his affordability, his marketability seems to make him the most likely trading piece to address their hole at second base.
The D-Backs now appear more likely to trade for a second baseman to replace free agent Orlando Hudson after sources indicated that veterans such as free agent Mark Loretta or possible trade piece Adam Kennedy are too pricey.
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Because Chris Snyder has cemented himself as the starter at catcher, Montero could be considered expendable.
Boston could be in the market for a catcher if free agent Jason Varitek goes elsewhere, and Detroit, Cincinnati, Houston and perhaps Milwaukee also might have interest.