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Reds Acquire Valdez, Avoid Arbitration With Masset

Found January 25, 2012 on Redlegs Review: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Willie Harris,  Jeremy Horst,  Paul Janish,  Babe Ruth,  Johnny Cueto,  Mat Latos,  Sean Marshall,  Ryan Madson,  Ryan Ludwick,  Jose Arredondo
TEAMS: Cincinnati Reds

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If the signing of utility man Willie Harris on Monday wasn't enough to secure depth in the Cincinnati infield, Wednesday's deal sure did. Late Wednesday afternoon, the Redlegs pulled the trigger on a trade that landed utility infielder Wilson Vadlez from the Phillies in exchange for left-handed reliever Jeremy Horst. Valdez appeared in 99 games for the NL East Champs in 2011, posting a .249 average and a modest .294 OBP. The 33-year old boasts a career .243 average in six big league seasons. With Zack Cozart expected to see most of the action at shortstop, Valdez is likely to push Paul Janish and the newcomer Harris for playing time and/or a roster spot. However, that doesn't mean the Dominican native won't see action elsewhere on the field. Valdez has the ability to play just about anywhere on the diamond (although 2B & SS are his natural positions), even pitcher, as he displayed to his new team back in May of last year. On May 25th, during a 5-4 Red...
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