Andy Manuel Marté (born October 21, 1983 in Villa Tapia, Dominican Republic) is a third baseman in Major League Baseball. He is currently a member of the Cleveland Indians. He was called-up to the Indians from their AAA affiliate Buffalo Bisons on July 28, 2006. His at bat song is Macarron Chacarron by El Chombo.

2005-2006 offseason

Marté was traded by the Braves on December 8, 2005, to the Boston Red Sox for shortstop Edgar Rentería and cash considerations. Later that offseason, on January 27, 2006, the Red Sox traded him to the Cleveland Indians along with relief pitcher Guillermo Mota, catcher Kelly Shoppach, a player to be named later and cash considerations for left fielder Coco Crisp, catcher Josh Bard and relief pitcher David Riske.

Career

Marté was quite successful in the Braves farm system. Batting .275 with 20 homers and 74 RBI in 109 games in Triple-A, but only hit .140 in 57 at bats with the Braves. Locking up Chipper Jones for the long term, and losing Rafael Furcal in free agency, made Marté expendable for the Atlanta Braves.

Career statistics

Stats as of July 5, 2006

External links

• "Marte Marches to the Majors" - MLN Sports Zone, May 2006
• Minor League Splits and Situational Stats
• No 16. - MLN FAB50 Baseball 2006 - Minor League News

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