Problem Child: Andy Marte Putting Heat on Tribe Brass with Hot Play

Metaphorically speaking, he was left for dead on the side of the road with his owner having little to no hope left in what was possible. But Andy Marte had some life left, at least enough to get up and find his way home, and now he's making the Indians relatively happy that no one else found him. In spring training earlier this year, needing a roster spot for the newly claimed Juan Salas, Mark Shapiro attempted to end the Andy Marte once and for all by designating him for assignment. Many, including Marte himself, believed that he'd be claimed by some other team in need of a third baseman. It was still spring training after all; surely there was a 40-man roster spot available for a once highly-regarded, but still young, prospect. Apparently not. Twenty-nine other teams passed on taking a chance with Marte even in spring training. That's quite the kick to the gut if you are 25-year-old that had so much promise not even two years ago. Marte was even thinking big pictu...