July 28, 2006
Marte Replaces Boone
Andy Marte joins the Cleveland Indians today:
With veteran third baseman Aaron Boone struggling both at the plate and in the field this season, the club is expected to give Marte regular starts at the position. Boone could be traded before the July 31 deadline, released or placed in a utility role.
Marte had a great June, but through July 25th he's fallen back to his earlier performance this month. Aaron Boone, however, did nothing in 2/3 of a season to improve on his poor 2005, so it's time to go younger.