Hatteberg open to Reds trade
Posted: Tuesday April 29, 2008 07:20AM ET
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.
Ken Griffey Jr., AP
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not sure what they could get for him, perhaps the A's might have a broken under achieving pitcher to move..
pw | 04/29/08, 07:58 AM
Report Offensive CommentGood thing theres a griffey pic for this article.
Peter Goezinya | 04/29/08, 08:42 AM
Report Offensive CommentSure 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.
Brad Wesley | 04/29/08, 10:58 AM
Report Offensive Commenthaha they probably have no photos of Hatteberg actually playing. Votto is pretty good, and we need all the bats we can get right now.
DS199 | 04/29/08, 01:01 PM
Report Offensive CommentI 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.
Brad Wesley | 04/29/08, 03:47 PM
Report Offensive CommentWe called him "Hattapiece" in Oakland. The guy could not stay out of a double play, nor could the guy ever deliver a clutch hit.
sorval_kendro | 04/29/08, 07:39 PM
Report Offensive Commentpeterall, take your crap elsewhere.
Tell it like it is | 04/29/08, 11:17 PM
Report Offensive CommentI think he would be a perfect fit for the Yankees at first base so "Dr. Strangeglove" Giambi can go back to DHing !!!
Kaycee6 | 04/30/08, 04:05 AM
Report Offensive CommentWhy is Ken Griffey Jr. photo here???????????? Never Mind its Truth and Lies
Grossedout9 | 04/30/08, 06:10 AM
Report Offensive CommentHe 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.
jaredev | 05/06/08, 03:36 PM
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