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Mar
15

Ty Wigginton Trade Rumors: Could the Orioles trade Wigginton?

By Allan

Baltimore Orioles utilityman Ty Wigginton has a home through the 2010 season, but may not have an opportunity to play given the team’s activity this off season. Rich Dubroff of the Carroll County Times suggests that Wigginton could be a trade target for those teams that are looking for a “multi-tasking power hitter.”

Wigginton has the ability to play throughout the infield and the corner outfield spots, but with the Orioles signings of Miguel Tejada and Garrett Atkins this off-season Wigginton’s playing time will be reduced. His best bet is to play second base while starting second basemen Brian Roberts recovers from a herniated disk in his back. Roberts may not be ready by Opening Day.

“I have no idea what my role is,” Wigginton said. “They haven’t told me anything. They said I’m going to move around a little bit in Spring Training, but that’s about it.”

Wigginton, 32, is traditionally a right-handed power hitter.  In 2008, he had a .526 slugging percentage with the Houston Astros. However, he hit .273 with 11 home runs and a .400 slugging percentage with the Orioles in 2009. You can see Wigginton’s contract history and statistics here.

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