Dan Uggla has no qualms about changing teams.
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Changing positions, however, is a whole different ballgame.
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Uggla, 29, is due a substantial raise via arbitration, and finds himself on the trading block as a result.
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The Florida Marlins arenÆt inclined to give him a raise on the $5.35 million he made in 2009, and with internal options available, an Uggla trade seems inevitable.
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The Marlins have received overtures from many teams with interest in the slugging second baseman.
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The Red Sox, Braves, Giants, Twins, Orioles, and a host of others have reportedly inquired about his availabilityùbut hereÆs the kickerùnone of those teams view him as a second baseman.
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In Boston and Atlanta heÆs viewed as a le ...
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Article written by Jeremiah Graves
Dan Uggla’s Stubbornness is Hurting His Trade Value
Posted: 14th November 2009 by Jeremiah Graves in MLBComments Off on Dan Uggla’s Stubbornness is Hurting His Trade Value