Goodbye, Andy Marte

It is official: Marte has signed a minor league deal with the Pirates.

over 1 year ago APV 38 comments 0 recs |

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What’s funny is the article thinks Marte is a better fit at first with the Pirates, with Alvarez being “entrenched” at third. A lot of Pirates people think that Alvarez needs to move to first, as he’s quite the butcher at the hot corner.

Marte at third, and more Alvarez at first would actually make more sense for the Bucs.

by emd2k3 on Dec 1, 2010 7:47 PM EST reply actions

What about Garrett Jones?

by The Grimace on Dec 1, 2010 7:52 PM EST up reply actions

He played about a third of the season in RF.

by JulioBernazard on Dec 1, 2010 8:27 PM EST up reply actions

He deserves a long look; I hope the Buccos give him one.

READ THIS Huntington!

by JulioBernazard on Dec 1, 2010 8:24 PM EST reply actions

End on an era…hopefully.

by PBH on Dec 1, 2010 8:31 PM EST reply actions

Just came to post this. Bummer.

I hold back at least 3 Ambriz jokes a week.

by westbrook on Dec 1, 2010 9:01 PM EST reply actions

It looks like a good situation for him, but then again, this was a good situation for him.

by Ryan on Dec 1, 2010 9:15 PM EST reply actions 3 recs

Yeah. When the Tribe first acquired him, that is exactly what I thought. Perfect timing.

The Once and Future King

by FlaGators on Dec 2, 2010 10:12 AM EST up reply actions

National League is worse though. He might be able to hit better there.

by Roger Dorn on Dec 2, 2010 10:28 AM EST up reply actions

I hope Marte does extremely well. I don’t understand why he never seemed to get an extended opportunity here.

by Jeffrey R on Dec 1, 2010 10:07 PM EST reply actions

Sarcasm?

"Ok everyone listen up! I've just invited Dave to suck it!"

by GoTribe028 on Dec 1, 2010 11:00 PM EST up reply actions

I never knew Andy had a reputation for sarcasm. I can see how that wouldn’t have jived with Wedge, though.

by APV on Dec 1, 2010 11:10 PM EST up reply actions 3 recs

Nah.

by Jeffrey R on Dec 1, 2010 11:26 PM EST up reply actions

It is well established that Marte never got an extended, legitimate opportunity to be an everyday player for the Indians.

by Jay on Dec 2, 2010 11:16 AM EST up reply actions

Never has so much been written in LGT about a player that the team cared so little about.

by elsandito on Dec 1, 2010 11:16 PM EST reply actions

There has no better example this side of the draft for a breakdown in “the system”.

by stuart dean on Dec 2, 2010 10:34 AM EST up reply actions

LGT Now accepting applicants for new crush.

In the new Geico commercial, Marte sings "Let me be myself" on Wedge's front lawn (with the cavemen).

by V-Mart Shopper on Dec 2, 2010 1:25 AM EST reply actions

Marte wasn’t a crush; he was a cause.

It’s been many years since anyone thought he was going to be a special player, but we rooted for him to have the opportunity. At some point, we would have been satisfied to see him fail definitively, because it would have answered the question.

by Jay on Dec 2, 2010 11:17 AM EST up reply actions

Never intended to imply I disagreed with any of that. Still, with the semantics adjusted, we now need a new cause?

In the new Geico commercial, Marte sings "Let me be myself" on Wedge's front lawn (with the cavemen).

by V-Mart Shopper on Dec 2, 2010 2:32 PM EST up reply actions

Just thought some clarity was in order, that’s all.

Our newest causes seem to be about non-prospects getting too much opportunity.

by Jay on Dec 2, 2010 2:58 PM EST up reply actions

As someone who thought it couldn’t hurt to give Jordan Brown his shot, I hope this past season is the last we see of him in an indians uniform.

"An intelligent man is sometimes forced to be drunk to spend time with his fools" -Hemingway

by notthatnoise on Dec 2, 2010 3:12 PM EST up reply actions

True.

In the new Geico commercial, Marte sings "Let me be myself" on Wedge's front lawn (with the cavemen).

by V-Mart Shopper on Dec 2, 2010 7:44 PM EST up reply actions

Yes. I wonder why Crowe and Marte received such different treatment from the club.

by Jeffrey R on Dec 3, 2010 9:32 AM EST up reply actions

In fairness, the Indians had little choice but to give Crowe the “chances” he got. I don’t see him as getting an opportunity so much as being cannon fodder, protecting Brantley from getting exposed to big-league pitching, too much and too soon.

Having said that, from the player’s point of view, what’s the difference? It’s a chance to show what you can do either way.

Anyway, my main point is that the use of Crowe isn’t such a mystery to me. Marte’s handling remains the enigma.

by Jay on Dec 3, 2010 9:39 AM EST up reply actions

The injuries to Sizemore have certainly created opportunity for Crowe. I suppose if Jamey Carroll or Peralta had been hurt over the past few years that Marte would have also gotten a similar extended look – and perhaps even with the same results.

Anyway, it’s done now. I hope Marte does well and that Chisenhall can develop into a staple at 3rd.

by Jeffrey R on Dec 3, 2010 10:02 AM EST up reply actions

This.

-Erik

by drerikbrady on Dec 2, 2010 5:15 PM EST up reply actions

Wow. I honestly thought Marte would stick around for a little while longer, just because nobody else would take him.

The Once and Future King

by FlaGators on Dec 2, 2010 10:11 AM EST reply actions

I keep coming to LGT thinking I’ll find the photographic retrospective—“Andy, we hardly knew ya.”

by Deep South Ken on Dec 2, 2010 10:43 AM EST reply actions

Too small a photographic sample size.

My primitive mind can't grasp these concepts.

by Ockus_NYC on Dec 2, 2010 11:11 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs

Haha. Niiiiiiiiice.

The Once and Future King

by FlaGators on Dec 2, 2010 4:14 PM EST up reply actions

Andrew did some good stuff when he got put on waivers a couple years ago.

by Jay on Dec 2, 2010 11:18 AM EST up reply actions

Here.

by Jay on Dec 2, 2010 11:19 AM EST up reply actions

Thank you.

by Deep South Ken on Dec 2, 2010 12:55 PM EST up reply actions

Candle in the wind, amirite?

by emd2k3 on Dec 2, 2010 6:44 PM EST reply actions

Well, I give him thanks for his tenure here. As a player, he frustrated me sometimes. Still, I wish him luck with the Bucs, even though I dislike Pittsburgh sports.

The saga continues.

by Heavysoviet on Dec 2, 2010 7:33 PM EST reply actions

He could be a runaway surprise success for the Pirates, and they would still suck all the way until he hits free agency.

by Jay on Dec 2, 2010 9:50 PM EST up reply actions

Fine landing spot for Marte. Stick him at 3rd for 3 months and see what happens. Don’t jack him around. Let him settle in, play complete series, front to back. Don’t make him bunt. Good luck Andy. I’ll miss those occasional Marte Partays.

by Bogalusa Bomber on Dec 2, 2010 10:13 PM EST reply actions