Kouzmanoff Joining Rockies
BOSTON, MA - JUNE 03: Kevin Kouzmanoff #5 of the Oakland Athletics sends a hit by Dustin Pedroia of the Boston Red Sox to second for the out in the second inning on June 3, 2011 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) Getty ImagesWell, it seems the Rockies might have a new regular third baseman. From the Denver Post’s Troy Renck:
Update: Kouzmanoff’s in this afternoon’s lineup, batting sixth.
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Kevin Kouzmanoff will report to triple-A Colorado Springs for the time being. However, he could get time in the majors down the stretch to show whether or not he’s worth tendering a contract in the offseason. The 29-year-old third baseman struggled with the A’s a year ago and struggled even more in 2011, but he’s posted an .890 OPS with triple-A Sacramento this summer, so the Rockies might see if he can bounce back.
At his best, Kouzmanoff plays good defense and flashes legitimate home-run power. His OPS+ has dropped each year since 2007, so he’s not exactly trending positively, but it’s worth seeing what he can do in a hitter-friendly environment.
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