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As pitchers and catchers trickled in to spring training on Tuesday, Ramirez — wearing a black and orange glove to complement the team’s new colors — was checking out third base for the first time in an official capacity. He said he worked out some at...
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Orioles infielder and designated hitter candidate Wilson Betemit arrived early to spring training on Tuesday, reports MLB.com. Betemit is eager to get started building relationships with his new teammates. "I'm really excited to be here," said Betemit,...
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Fla. "I'm really excited to be here," said Betemit, who arrived at his locker next to Robert Andino on Tuesday morning. "I know some guys, a couple other guys, from other teams. I want to build a family." Some of the players Betemit already knows are...
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They also added some outfield depth in the form of some guys that can get on base frequently. Dan Duquette’s objective is to improve the team’s strikeout-to-walk ratio, and based on statistics they should do that with Wilson Betemit and Endy Chavez. ...
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Vlad’s .290 batting average was the worst since his rookie year, yet it still lead the Orioles in 2011. He did not provide the O’s with the power they expected when they signed him, only hitting 13 home runs and 63 RBI. The Orioles signed free agent...
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Injuries limited him the past several years. Guillen signed a minor-league deal with Seattle. Brad Penny The Tigers' fifth starter last season was 11-11 with a 5.30 ERA. He recently signed a free-agent contract with Fukuoka in Japan. Wilson Betemit...
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I don't want to diminish the role of a bench player, and Wilson can definitely put the bat on the ball and hit for a solid average. However, the Atlanta Braves should have made some bigger moves to handle the highly competitive National League East. ...
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Braves, and certainly looked impressive during his brief call up last season. Only time will tell how big of a loss he is to the Yankees. The trade that stands out to me as one of Cashman's finest moments involved basically stealing Nick Swisher from...
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Acquired by the Tigers midway through last season, Betemit offered them some pop with a high average. He has since been signed by the Baltimore Orioles on a two-year deal. A platoon situation is likely to follow for Betemit, which makes perfect sense. ...
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That’s quite a gap. Cabrera would have to be just about the worst third baseman in the history of the game to even it up. So, let’s look for the worst case scenario. The worst third baseman in MLB last year with a minimum of 500 innings was the Astros’...
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This is one of the very many reasons Yankees fans have grown so fond of Swisher since his first season in pinstripes back in 2009. Swisher was never even supposed to be the starting right fielder when he was acquired from the White Sox for the...
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VandenHurk was released today, after clearing waivers, and the right-hander is now officially a free agent. VandenHurk was taken off the 40-man roster to make room for Wilson Betemit. Best of luck to VandenHurk moving forward. *The organization has also...
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In other words, I'm not talking about the Prince Fielder deal with the Detroit Tigers. Wilson Betemit signing a two-year deal with the Baltimore Orioles is quite interesting in itself. Hey, Betemit isn't Fielder, but the guy can hit. And one would...
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Before making any of those signings, the Yankees bought low on Nick Swisher, making one of the most lopsided trades of the Brian Cashman era. With Swisher coming off a down year, the Yankees traded away three forgettable players: Wilson Betemit, Jeff...
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"Every time I step through the Yankee Stadium doors, I quoted Joe DiMaggio and said, I want to thank the good Lord for making me a Yankee," said Posada, who was drafted him in the 24th round in 1991. "I could never wear another uniform. I will forever...
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This year, new executive vice president of baseball operations Dan Duquette has put an emphasis on changing that and improving the club's ability to get on base. The Orioles' latest acquisition provides help in both areas, as the team signed the...
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The lineup had plenty of power last season but not enough men on base to capitalize on that strength in the American League East. And the acquisition of 30-year-old infielder Wilson Betemit fits that mold well. Betemit signed a two-year deal worth...
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GM same old quotes and lies. MacPhail big lie was, "We will grow the arms, and buy the bats" Duquette's big lie is, "We will go after Fielder, or someone like him." That must be why Prince Fielder signed with Detroit and we acquired Wilson Betemit. ...
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At DH, the Orioles could also stand to plug in other defensive liabilities, like Mark Reynolds and Nolan Reimold. Just like he did with the Kansas City Royals for the past couple of seasons, Betemit, 30, will come up with at-bats, however, especially...
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Didn't Duquette say we will spend on Prince Fielder or someone like him. That must have been Wilson Betemit, I guess he is just like Prince Fielder. Duquette shouldn't have made that statement because Wilson Betemit is certainly not remotely like...
About Wilson Betemit
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Wilson Betemit, pronounced Bay-tah-mee , though many broadcasters mispronounce it Bet-uh-mit, (born November 2, 1981 in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic) is a 6' 3" switch-hitting Major League Baseball infielder for the Chicago White Sox. Full Article
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NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 02: Wilson Betemit #20 of the Detroit Tigers tries to catch a foul ball against the New York Yankees during Game Two of the American League Division Series at Yankee Stadium on October 2, 2011 in New York City.
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Detroit Tigers third baseman Wilson Betemit dives over the tarp but cannot catch a foul pop in the sixth inning during Game 2 of baseball's American League division series against the New York Yankees on Sunday, Oct. 2, 2011, at Yankee Stadium in New York.
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Detroit Tigers' Wilson Betemit (20) strikes out for the final out of the continuation of Game 1 of baseball's American League division series Saturday, Oct. 1, 2011, at Yankee Stadium in New York. At rear are New York Yankees catcher Russell Martin and umpire Tony Randazzo.
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Detroit Tigers' Wilson Betemit is congratulated in the dugout after a home run in the second inning of a baseball game against the Cleveland Indians in Detroit, Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2011.
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Detroit Tigers Wilson Betemit (L), Brad Penny (2nd L), Joaquin Benoit (3rd L), Jose Valverde (C), Manager Jim Leyland (3rd R), Ramon Santiago (2nd R) and Alex Avila (R) talk before their MLB American League baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles in Detroit, Michigan September 24, 2011...
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Detroit Tigers' Wilson Betemit, left, is tagged out at home plate by Oakland Athletics catcher Landon Powell during the sixth inning of a baseball game, Friday, Sept. 16, 2011, in Oakland, Calif.
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Detroit Tigers baserunner Wilson Betemit grabs his left knee after sliding into home plate and was tagged out during the sixth inning of their MLB American League baseball game against the Oakland Athletics in Oakland, California, September 16, 2011.
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OAKLAND, CA - SEPTEMBER 16: Coco Crisp #4 of the Oakland Athletics leaps but can't catch this ball hit off the wall by Wilson Betemit #20 that drives in Jhonny Peralta #27 of the Detroit Tigers in the six inning during an MLB baseball game t O.co Coliseum on September 16, 2011 in Oakland,...
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OAKLAND, CA - SEPTEMBER 16: Jhonny Peralta #27 of the Detroit Tigers celebrates after scoring on a Wilson Betemit #20 RBI triple against the Oakland Athletics in the six inning during an MLB baseball game at O.co Coliseum on September 16, 2011 in Oakland, California.
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OAKLAND, CA - SEPTEMBER 16: Wilson Betemit #20 of the Detroit Tigers is tagged out at home plate by Landon Powell #11 of the Oakland Athletics in the six inning during an MLB baseball game at O.co Coliseum on September 16, 2011 in Oakland, California.
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OAKLAND, CA - SEPTEMBER 16; Trevor Cahill #53 of the Oakland Athletics pitches to Wilson Betemit #20 of the Detroit Tigers in the fourth inning during an MLB baseball game at O.co Coliseum on September 16, 2011 in Oakland, California.
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CLEVELAND, OH - SEPTEMBER 7: Wilson Betemit #20 of the Detroit Tigers bats against the Cleveland Indians during the second inning of their game on September 7, 2011 at Progressive Field in Cleveland, Ohio. The Tigers defeated the Indians 8-6.
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CLEVELAND, OH - SEPTEMBER 7: Wilson Betemit #20 of the Detroit Tigers stands takes the field against the Cleveland Indians during the fourth inning of their game on September 7, 2011 at Progressive Field in Cleveland, Ohio. The Tigers defeated the Indians 8-6.
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Detroit Tigers' Wilson Betemit, right, is congratulated by third base coach Gene Lamont after hitting a solo home run against the Minnesota Twins in the third inning of a baseball game, Saturday, Sept. 10, 2011, in Detroit.
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Detroit Tigers' Wilson Betemit hits an RBI double against the Kansas City Royals during the eighth inning of a baseball game in Detroit, Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2011.
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Detroit Tigers third baseman Wilson Betemit (20) reaches to tag out Kansas City Royals' Billy Butler (16) at third base during the sixth inning of a baseball game in Detroit, Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2011. Butler was thrown out trying to advance from second on a single to centerfield.
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DETROIT, MI - AUGUST 30: Pinch hitter Wilson Betemit #20 of the Detroit Tigers swings and strikes out with bases loaded in the ninth inning against the Kansas City Royals during a MLB game at Comerica Park on August 30, 2011 in Detroit, Michigan. The Tigers won 2-1 in extra innings.
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MINNEAPOLIS, MN - AUGUST 27: Wilson Betemit #20 third baseman for the Detroit Tigers throws a ground ball to first against the Minnesota Twins in the sixth inning on August 27, 2011 at Target Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Detroit wins 6-4.
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MINNEAPOLIS MN- AUGUST 27: Ryan Raburn #25 right fielder for the Detroit Tigers bunts against the Minnesota Twins pitcher Carl Pavano advancing Wilson Betemit #20 to secondin the seventh inning on August 27, 2011 at Target Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
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Detroit Tigers' Alex Avila (C) celebrates with teammates Wilson Betemit (L) and Miguel Cabrera (R) following his two-run home run off of Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Jeff Niemann during the second inning of their Major League Baseball game in St. Petersburg, Florida, August, 22 2011.
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DETROIT - AUGUST 21: Detroit Tigers manager Jim Leyland #10 argues with third base umpire Tim McClelland #64 after a close play at third base where Wilson Betemit #20 was called out on a sacrifice bunt by Ramon Santiago #39 in the sixth inning of the game against the Cleveland Indians at...
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Detroit Tigers batter Wilson Betemit follows through on his two-run home run off of Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Alfredo Simon, as Orioles' catcher Matt Wieters (L) watches, in the fourth inning of their MLB American League baseball game in Baltimore, Maryland August 12, 2011.
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Detroit Tigers' Wilson Betemit follows through on a single against the Baltimore Orioles in the eighth inning of a baseball game, Friday, Aug. 12, 2011, in Baltimore. The Tigers won 5-4.
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Detroit Tigers' Wilson Betemit jumps away from a tight pitch by Cleveland Indians starter Fausto Carmona in the second inning of a baseball game in Cleveland on Thursday, Aug. 11, 2011.
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DETROIT - AUGUST 03: Alex Avila #13 of the Detroit Tigers hits a solo home run in the sixth inning and celebrates with teammate Wilson Betemit #20 during the game against the Texas Rangers at Comerica Park on August 3, 2011 in Detroit, Michigan. The Tigers defeated the Rangers 5-4.
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NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 02: Wilson Betemit #20 of the Detroit Tigers tries to catch a foul ball against the New York Yankees during Game Two of the American League Division Series at Yankee Stadium on October 2, 2011 in New York City.
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