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Hatteberg open to Reds trade

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Scott Hatteberg is mostly sitting while Joey Votto plays first base and Hatteberg doesn't like the wait. He isn't demanding a trade, but he hopes if the Reds have no plans for him other than to be a Geico Man (an insurance policy) that they'll trade him.

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Ken Griffey Jr., AP Ken Griffey Jr., AP
April 29, 2008  07:58 AM ET

not sure what they could get for him, perhaps the A's might have a broken under achieving pitcher to move..

April 29, 2008  08:42 AM ET

Good thing theres a griffey pic for this article.

April 29, 2008  10:58 AM ET

Sure wish Hatteberg could teach Votto something about taking a walk every now and then.

As great as Hatteberg has been as an OBP guy over the years, it is indeed likely that his age has reduced his trade value.

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April 29, 2008  01:01 PM ET

haha they probably have no photos of Hatteberg actually playing. Votto is pretty good, and we need all the bats we can get right now.

April 29, 2008  03:47 PM ET

I think the T & R editors merely went out of their way to find a photo with almost nobody in attendance at a Reds game so they can justify not posting another Reds story for the next five weeks.

April 29, 2008  07:39 PM ET

We called him "Hattapiece" in Oakland. The guy could not stay out of a double play, nor could the guy ever deliver a clutch hit.

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April 29, 2008  11:17 PM ET

peterall, take your crap elsewhere.

April 30, 2008  04:05 AM ET

I think he would be a perfect fit for the Yankees at first base so "Dr. Strangeglove" Giambi can go back to DHing !!!

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May 6, 2008  03:36 PM ET

He received a demotion to the bench in return for batting .310 in 2007. But, he had to know the Reds were grooming Votto. Hatteberg isn't going to be an effective pinch-hitter. The Reds need to make a trade. Even at his age, he can be a asset to a team in a platoon situation at 1st base.

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