July 7, 200520 yr http://mlb.mlb.com/NASApp/mlb/news/article...t=.jsp&c_id=mlb Indians deal Cora for Vazquez Alex Cora to the Red Sox on Thursday in exchange for infielder Ramon Vazquez. The Indians had signed Cora in the offseason to a two-year deal, and they had looked for him to give the team depth at shortstop and at second base. He was even thought to be the replacement for second baseman Ronnie Belliard had he not re-signed. But Cora, 29, had been a disappointment. He never was able to provide any offense, though he was solid defensively at shortstop and at second base. He batted .205 (30 for 146) with 11 runs scored, five doubles, two triples, a home run and eight RBIs in 49 games. He made 22 starts at shortstop and 14 starts at second base. In Vazquez, the Indians are picking up another left-handed bat. He appeared in 27 games with the Red Sox before he was optioned to Triple-A Pawtucket on Monday. The Indians announced that the 28-year-old Vazquez would report to Triple-A Buffalo, and Cora's place on the roster would go to left-handed pitcher Brian Tallet, who was called up last month before heading back to Buffalo. But the move leaves the Indians short a position player, which seems to signal that the organization is planning another move
July 7, 200520 yr I remember the Cora coming to the southside rumors. I'm glad we have Ozuna though and didn't get Cora.
July 7, 200520 yr QUOTE(WilliamTell @ Jul 7, 2005 -> 01:37 PM) I remember the Cora coming to the southside rumors. I'm glad we have Ozuna though and didn't get Cora. Ozuna >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Cora Not even close!
July 7, 200520 yr He's another guy who's really dropped off from last year...his career batting average is at least as good as Crede's...you don't pick up Alex Cora expecting him to be a huge RBI guy I know, but dropping from .264 to .205? That's a hell of a drop.
July 7, 200520 yr And I remember everyone wanting him so badly here. I'm happy to say I was one who didn't. I thought he was overrated and now he's just what he is, a below average player.
July 7, 200520 yr I think it's hilarious you guys are going the Ozuna Cora comparisions when KW was after him for Gooch's spot... If we'd have signed Cora there would be no Gooch... remember that.... Like I said this winter... Cora = Older Willie Harris...
July 8, 200520 yr this trade was completely pointless, both players still wont get any playing time and just as good as one another
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