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03-14-2008, 11:26 AM
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Andy Marte
Could he be Brandon Phillips part deux?
Former top flight infield prospect came up in the NL East, traded to the Indians for a very nice big league return, never could quite put it together in Cleveland. He's still quite young (24), bats righty, and at worst could be the serviceable platoon/backup guy at 1B and 3B, especially with Keppinger promoted out of that role and slated to start at SS. I'd take a chance if Cleveland DFA's him, which it appears they might just do... http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/blog/...pring_training
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03-14-2008, 11:37 AM
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Re: Andy Marte
That would be a nice move, imho. I would love to see the Reds acquire Marte.
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03-14-2008, 11:43 AM
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Re: Andy Marte
Send them another A baller.
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03-14-2008, 12:38 PM
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Re: Andy Marte
Marte has always seemed like one of those guys who was an 'early bloomer'. His game was always very mature but he didn't improve nearly as quickly as his age would have suggested. Guys who were lesser players than him as a 19 year old have zoomed past him.
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03-14-2008, 12:58 PM
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Re: Andy Marte
seeing as he is a 1b/3b and with EE and Votto around it is hard to see how he would get a chance to develop with the Reds. When BP came to Cincy he had a reasonable chance for PT, I don't see the opportunity with Marte. If someone is going to take a chance they need to be able to get him some PT.
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03-14-2008, 01:01 PM
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Re: Andy Marte
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03-14-2008, 01:07 PM
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03-14-2008, 01:45 PM
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Re: Andy Marte
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All I'm saying is that I would definitely take a flier on him if he were available for very cheap. If I'm Wayne, I'd be more focused on collecting talent first, and finding a place for them to play later.
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