Found November 01, 2009 on MLB Trade Rumors:
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Next up in our Trade Market series, third basemen.  Click here to see our take on the free agent market for the position.  Dan Uggla, Marlins.  Uggla is a second baseman, so we discussed him here.  He last played third base for the '05 Tennessee Smokies, for what it's worth.  If a team acquired him and asked him to switch, he wouldn't have much of a choice. Jorge Cantu, Marlins.  Cantu had an entry in our first basemen post, but he did log 355 innings at the hot corner this year and 1066.6 last year.  His defense at third base left much to be desired. Kevin Kouzmanoff, Padres.  How valuable is Kouzmanoff?  The 28-year-hit .255/.302/.420 this year in 573 plate appearances after a similar offensive line last year.  He's solid defensively, according to UZR/150.  Kouzmanoff will be arbitration-eligible for the first time this winter, so his salary should jump into the $3-4MM range.  That he's a competent third baseman gives him value, but tea...
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