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Tuesday, May 27, 2008
Outfielder Jay Bruce, the Cincinnati Reds’ top prospect, was called up from the minors Tuesday in a move that represents another step toward the franchise’s future.
The Reds promoted the 21-year-old outfielder from Triple-A Louisville and designated first baseman Scott Hatteberg for assignment, ending his three-year stay in Cincinnati. The Reds picked up Hatteberg’s $1.85 million contract option last October, when they weren’t sure whether Joey Votto would be ready to take over at first base.
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“He’s not the savior,” Baker said. “I just want him to let him play and be himself. Don’t put any labels on him or comparisons; just let him play.”
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The 38-year-old Hatteberg struggled in his unaccustomed role as a pinch-hitter, batting .173 overall. Jocketty tried to trade him, but there wasn’t much interest this early in the season. The Reds have 10 days to trade or release him.
“I know he wasn’t happy not playing a lot,” Jocketty said. “It was not a comfortable position for him.”
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Posted: May 27, 2008 at 10:37 PM | 13 comment(s)
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1. Brian White Posted: May 27, 2008 at 10:42 PM (#2795944)He's probably not the best, but I think you may be on to something. Just look at how Votto and Volquez have thrived under Dusty.
Not to mention that the Cubs' recent treatment of Felix Pie and the Edmonds debacle could lead one to believe that perhaps there was more of an organizational push behind the poor treatment of Choi and others that some people have previously put squarely at Dusty's feet.
I wouldn't think so. He still hits righties pretty well, so you'd think he'd latch on somewhere as a pinch hitter or platoon partner.
For shame.
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