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reds get Balentien from the Mariners
Topic Started: Wed Jul 29, 2009 9:18 pm (84 Views)
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Dusty Baker didn't know much about Wladimir Balentien, so the Reds skipper was left scrambling for information about the 25-year-old outfielder acquired Wednesday from the Mariners.

"I got some calls from people in Seattle," said Baker. "He's real strong, has some tools. He's a better corner [outfielder]. Strong arm. Average speed. He's a bit rough."




Balentien, who's expected to join the club tomorrow or Friday, was acquired from the Mariners in exchange for right-handed pitcher Robert Manuel.

Manuel, 26, didn't allow a run in three appearances during two stints with the Reds. He spent most of the season with Triple-A Louisville, where he made 36 relief appearances, going 3-4 with 10 saves and a 2.70 ERA.

The Mariners are expected to option Manuel to Triple-A Tacoma.

Balentien appeared in 56 games this season for the Mariners, including 37 starts in the outfield. He batted .213 with 10 doubles, four home runs and 13 RBIs.

Balentien was signed by Seattle as a non-drafted free agent on July 14, 2000, and spent his entire professional career with that organization, making 130 appearances for the Mariners the past three seasons.

Balentien was designated for assignment on Sunday, giving the Mariners 10 days to trade, release or outright him to the Minor Leagues.

Baker said it'll take a few days before he'll feel comfortable inserting Balentien in the lineup.

"We don't know what he'll do in a game since he hasn't played," said Baker. "We need some outfield help."

The initial plan, according to Baker, is to have Balentien take extra batting practice before facing Edinson Volquez in a simulated game on Friday.
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I don't break character until after the DVD commentary

Dusty = :rotfl:
Wlad = :rotfl:

Dusty + Wlad = :lmao:
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Wed Jul 29, 2009 11:56 pm
Dusty = :rotfl:
Wlad = :rotfl:

Dusty + Wlad = :lmao:
and now people know why i hated the day he became manager. im so glad i was around to see the 90 sweep of the oakland A's.yeah i know he doesn't make the moves Jocketty does but still. :mad:
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