Alfredo Amezaga was traded by the Colorado Rockies to the Florida Marlins on August 6, 2011. In exchange the Rockies receive minor league player Jesus Merchan.
Amezaga is a super utility player who in nine seasons has played first, second, third, short and outfield for the Rockies, Marlins, Pirates and Angels. Before the trade he was hitting .242/.297/.273 with zero home runs, two RBI, five runs and zero steals in 20 games. For his career he has hit .251/.310/.339 with 12 home runs, 108 RBI, 172 runs and 49 steals in 565 games. He was originally drafted by the Angels in the 13th round in 1999.
Merchan is also a utility player who has played second, third and short at the Triple A level on the minors this season. For the season he has hit .268/.313/.328 with one home run, 17 RBI, 22 runs and zero steals in 58 games. He originally signed with the Twins as an amateur free agent in 1999 out of Venezuela.
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