Reds Jettison Willy Taveras, But At A Cost
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| The Athletics play hot potato with the recently-acquired Aaron Miles, sending the second baseman (plus either a player to be named or cash) to the Reds for another player with an outsized contract, center fielder Willy Taveras. Oakland also receives 26-year-old third baseman Adam Rosales, who may offer a bit of utility if he can double as a middle-infield backup. Cincinnati draws immediate value from the deal because it opens a 40-man roster spot for it to sign free agent shortstop Orlando Cabrera. Upon trading for Taveras, the A's promptly designated him for assignment, which could precipitate another trade or result in the 2008 National League stolen base champ returning to Triple-A. |
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| Adam Rosales, 3b Age: 26. Position: 3B (69 G), SS (17 G), 1B (14 G), 2B (8 G). Born: May 20, 1983 in Chicago. Ht.: 6-2. Wt.: 195. Bats: R. Throws: R. School: Western Michigan. Career Transactions: Selected by Reds in 12th round of 2005 draft; signed June 9, 2005.
While Rosales enjoyed a huge month in the International League before his callup last year, one that could not possibly be sustained, his track record suggests that he is not without offensive upside. He logged an .802 OPS with Louisville in 2008 and a .926 figure with Double-A Chattanooga in 2007. His swing can get loopy, but he makes solid contact, manages the strike zone and hits for adequate power. Rosales can fill in at shortstop but lackes the range to play there every day. Third base ought to be his defensive home most of the time because of an above-average, accurate arm and soft hands. |
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| Willy Taveras, cf Age: 28. Bats: R. Remaining Commitment: 1 year, $4 million. Contract details courtesy of Cot's Baseball Contracts.
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| Aaron Miles, 2b Age: 32. Bats: B. Remaining Commitment: 1 year, $2.7 million. Contract details courtesy of Cot's Baseball Contracts.
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