Paying Attention to Prior Drafts: Second Basemen
We continue with our series of looking at how the TRI projections are comparing with actual drafts going on. Of course, you will want to look up the average draft position closer to your draft to see what the current trends are. The average positions came from the first reporting on mlbdepthcharts.com’s fantasy magazine. Often, a periodic look at these will give you an idea...
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Infante Signs Two Year Deal
The Marlins have reportedly signed Omar Infante to a two year deal rumored to be worth $8 million. The second basemen has solidified a previously poor defense and has been productive at the plate as well. The two year deal will keep Infante with the Marlins through the 2013 season. Infante was acquired from the [...]
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September 27, 2011
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September 27, 2011
Infante eludes tag, Marlins win in extras
It was an extra innings victory for Florida Friday night against Washington. Omar Infante was matched with a play at the plate and he used his left hand to elude catcher Wilson Ramos’s attempted tag. Infante would be safe as Florida won 6-5.
Greg Dobbs singled to right field where the ball was met by right fielder Jerry Hairston Jr. Hairston made a great throw that beat Infante...
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May 14, 2011
NL East: A Fascinating Place: Marlins
This is the third post in a series looking at the newly fascinating National League East Division. In the first two installments, the Phillies were given the top spot they deserve until some team dethrones them. They have been the king. The Braves finished a distant second last season with a fade at the end but were found to be capable of winning 95 games if everything goes according...
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Florida Marlins: Would-be free agent Omar Infante rejects first contract offer
The Marlins have made would-be free agent second baseman Omar Infante a contract offer, which he’s already rejected. Infante is hopeful of striking a deal that will keep him in South Florida next season and beyond.
“One day we talked about it,” Infante said. “I think they’re going to wait because up to now we haven’t talked about it again. They...
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September 15, 2011
Infante agrees to deal with stay with Marlins
Florida Marlins second baseman Omar Infante says he has agreed to terms on an $8 million, two-year contract to remain with the team.
Infante confirmed the deal before Tuesday's game against Washington. He would have been eligible for free agency after the season.
''I want to stay here,'' he said. ''The organization gave me an opportunity to play every...
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September 27, 2011
Marlins activate 2B Infante from DL
The Florida Marlins have activated second baseman Omar Infante from the 15-day disabled list.Infante missed just over two weeks after suffering a broken right middle finger in a game against the St. Louis Cardinals. The 29-year-old will return to the Marlins' starting lineup for Saturday's game against the host San Diego Padres.Infante is hitting .279 for the season with...
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August 20, 2011
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August 20, 2011
Marlins 2B Infante has fractured finger
Florida Marlins second baseman Omar Infante fractured his right middle finger in Thursday's game and likely is headed for the disabled list.
The injury occurred when he was hit on the hand by a ball while diving for a grounder. He was seen by trainers and stayed in the game for two more innings before departing.
"He’s tough to get him out of the game," Marlins...
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August 05, 2011
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August 05, 2011
Marlins, Infante agree on 2-year deal
The Florida Marlins and second baseman Omar Infante have agreed to terms on a two-year contract extension, the team's website reported Monday night.
The report did not offer financial terms but said an official announcement would come Tuesday after Infante undergoes a physical. He made $2.5 million this season.
Infante is hitting .279 with seven homers and 49 RBI this season...
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September 27, 2011
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September 27, 2011
Marlins 2B Infante breaks finger
Florida Marlins second baseman Omar Infante has broken his right middle finger diving for a grounder against the St. Louis Cardinals.
Infante appeared in pain but stayed in the game Thursday night after his unsuccessful attempt to field the grounder by Skip Schumaker. The ball deflected off Infante's glove and rolled into right field for a two-run double in the third inning...
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August 04, 2011
Omar Infante agrees to a two-year deal with the Marlins
The Florida Marlins and Omar Infante have agreed to a two-year deal according to Joe Frisaro of MLB.com. The terms of the agreement are still unknown. He made $2.5 million this season
Frisaro adds that Infante will be taking his physical tomorrow. Infante is hitting .277/.316/.381 with 7 HR's and 49 RBI's in 570 AB's for the Marlins in 2011.
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September 27, 2011
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September 27, 2011
Infante HR lifts Marlins by Braves
The sliding Atlanta Braves stumbled again Monday night, losing 6-5 to the Florida Marlins on Omar Infante's game-ending two-run homer.
Atlanta now has dropped three of four, and its NL wild-card lead is down to 2 1/2 games over surging St. Louis, which beat Roy Halladay and the Phillies 4-3 in Philadelphia. The Braves have eight games remaining, the Cardinals nine.
Rookie closer...
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September 19, 2011
Report: Florida Marlins and Omar Infante agree to two-year extension
According to mlb.com, the Florida Marlins and second baseman Omar Infante have come to terms on a two-year contract. Infante would have been eligible for free agency.
Citing two sources, the report said Infante’s new deal is for two years and about $8 million. Infante and the Marlins began discussion an extension earlier this month. Infante turned down the Marlins’ initial...
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September 27, 2011
Omar Infante stages dramatic finish as Florida Marlins top Braves
Omar Infante hit his first game-ending homer, and Mike Stanton continued his power trip to lift the Marlins over the Braves.
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September 19, 2011
Pirates Interested in Many Bats
Jon Paul Morosi mentions on Twitter that the Pittsburgh Pirates are interested in many bats right now, according to a source. He mentions one name as Omar Infante, a utility player for the Florida Marlins. Infante has a .266/.314/.330 line in 406 at-bats this year, playing second base. In his career he’s played second, third, short, and all three outfield positions. He...
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July 31, 2011
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July 31, 2011
Broken finger sends Marlins' Infante to 15-day DL
MIAMI (AP) -- Florida Marlins second baseman Omar Infante was placed on the 15-day disabled list Friday, one day after he broke his right middle finger diving for a ground ball.
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August 05, 2011
Infante flashing glove, not bat
Finding consistency at the plate has been an ongoing struggle for Omar Infante. In the field, however, the Marlins veteran second baseman has been a model of consistency.
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May 20, 2011
Marlins sign 2B Infante to extension
The Florida Marlins signed second baseman Omar Infante to a two-year contract extension through the 2013 season Tuesday.
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September 27, 2011
Infante has designs on staying in Miami
Following his dramatic two-out, two-run walk-off homer that gave the Marlins a 6-5 victory over the Braves Monday night, Omar Infante reiterated his hope of receiving a contract extension to stay with the team.
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September 20, 2011
Marlins put Infante on 15-day DL, call up Thurston
Florida Marlins second baseman Omar Infante was placed on the 15-day disabled list Friday, one day after he broke his right middle finger diving for a ground ball.
Joe Thurston was called up from Triple-A New Orleans to take Infante's spot. He last appeared in the majors with St. Louis in 2009. Thurston was in the Marlins' lineup against the Cardinals Friday night, batting seventh...
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August 05, 2011
Braves, Marlins Discussing Omar Infante
The Braves and Marlins have had multiple conversations regarding Omar Infante, reports MLB.com's Mark Bowman. Infante's versatility would come in handy given the injuries to Nate McLouth and Jordan Schafer. Infante, 29, played three seasons for the Braves before November's Dan Uggla deal with Florida. He currently profiles as a Type B free agent.
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July 31, 2011
Infante working hard to regain All-Star form
An All-Star in 2010, Omar Infante has not been nearly as fortunate this season, and will not be returning to the Midsummer Classic. But he has made some adjustments to his swing that have helped him get more comfortable at the plate.
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July 07, 2011
Marlins weighing offers on Infante
ATLANTA — Omar Infante has played a Gold Glove-caliber second base for the Marlins this year. But will the veteran complete the season with the club?
In recent weeks, Marlins’ scouts have floated Infante’s name out to other teams, according to a National League source.
MLB.com’s Mark Bowman reported the Braves have had discussions with the Marlins for Infante...
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July 31, 2011
Infante returns to Marlins' lineup, bats second
A slumping Marlins offense received a boost on Saturday afternoon with the return of Omar Infante. The Marlins reinstated their second baseman after Friday's 4-3 loss to the Padres, and Infante is back hitting second.
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August 20, 2011
Infante Placed on DL, Thurston Selected
On Friday the Florida Marlins placed Omar Infante on the 15-Day Disabled List with a fractured right middle finger and selected the contract of Joe Thurston to take his place on the roster. Thurston had been playing a myriad of positions with the New Orleans Zephyrs but will be looked at to fill in at [...]
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