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Miguel Montero #26 | Catcher | Arizona Diamondbacks
Height: 5-11    Weight: 185    Throws: R    Bats: L
Born: Jul 9, 1983, Caracas,
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December 20, 2008
The Diamondbacks are unlikely to trade catcher Miguel Montero, according to the Arizona Republic.

Our View:The team has not been offered a deal that exceeds the value of keeping both Montero and Chris Snyder on the roster. Arizona considered dealing Montero to Boston for pitching prospect Michael Bowden, but the Red Sox ruled against the trade.
December 10, 2008
The Red Sox are garnering serious interest in Diamondbacks' catcher Miguel Montero, according to BaseballProspectus.com.

Our View:The Red Sox would like to add Montero in case Varitek departs, but it is uncertain what they would be willing to give up in a trade with Arizona.
November 12, 2008
The East Valley Tribune reports that catcher Miguel Montero is the most likely trading piece to address the Diamondbacks' hole at second base.

Our View:Chris Snyder has cemented himself as the team's starter. In 184 at-bats last season, he hit .255 with five home runs and 18 RBI.
November 7, 2008
Miguel Montero could be dealt as he is Arizona's best trading chip due to a depleted farm system, according to the Arizona Republic.

Our View:Montero is not being utilized while backing up Chris Snyder, and he is viewed as a potential long-term starter by several MLB clubs. Among their top priorities should be at second base, with Orlando Hudson expected to leave in free agency.
September 27, 2008
Miguel Montero might make a move from behind the plate to the hot corner. Montero has been taking ground balls at third for the past couple of weeks and he might be the answer at third for the Diamondbacks in 2009.

Our View:Montero has showed some promise at the plate and with Chris Snyder the starting catcher, playing him at third base might be the answer to getting him more at-bats.
August 16, 2008
Miguel Montero swatted a grand slam and finished Saturday night at 3-for-5 with five RBI and three runs against the Astros.

Our View:The young backstop nearly doubled his season RBI total in one night. Montero remains the clear backup to Chris Snyder.
August 3, 2008
Miguel Montero went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Saturday's 4-2 loss to the Dodgers.

Our View:His homer was his first of the season, over 125 at-bats. He is hitting well over his last two outings, and is worth a look in larger NL-only leagues if you need help, until Chris Snyder returns from the DL.
June 18, 2008
Miguel Montero is in the starting lineup on Wednesday night against the A's Joe Blanton. Montero, Randy Johnson's personal catcher, has been picking up some additional at-bats versus right-handed pitching.

Our View:The backup catcher is a modest upgrade offensively over Chris Snyder against right-handed pitchers.
April 23, 2008
Miguel Montero will be activated from the DL today in time for tonight's game against the Dodgers, according to the East Valley Tribune. Alex Romero will be optioned to Triple-A to make room on the roster for Montero.

Our View:Montero will serve as the top backup to Chris Snyder, who has failed to impress so far with a .196 average over 51 at-bats. Montero will also provide the team with a powerful left-handed bat as a pinch-hitter.
April 21, 2008
Miguel Montero will likely come off the disabled list during the coming week, the Arizona Republic confirms. The backstop has been rehabbing a fractured right index finger.

Our View:Montero will become the primary backup to Chris Snyder, who is hitting only .178 thus far. The youngster remains the team's catcher of the future.
April 17, 2008
Miguel Montero had played in six games of his rehab assignment entering Wednesday, according to the Arizona Republic. Manager Bob Melvin said Montero would need to catch nine innings in back-to-back games before he is ready to return. He was scheduled to catch seven innings on Wednesday and is expected to be ready to come off the DL before the end of the month. He is recovering from a fractured right index finger.

Our View:He will compete for a backup catcher role when he returns.
April 15, 2008
Miguel Montero is up to seven innings behind the plate in his injury rehab stint with Triple-A Tucson, according to MLB.com. Manager Bob Melvin commented that he would like to see Montero get between 30 and 40 plate appearances before being activated from the DL. He is recovering from a fractured right index finger.

Our View:He will compete for a backup catcher role when he returns.
April 8, 2008
Miguel Montero could return to the D-Backs on May 1, according to the East Valley Tribune. He is recovering from a fractured right index finger, and notably went 2-for-5 with a homer in an extended spring training game on Monday, but he did not catch. He will compete for a backup catcher role when he returns.
April 3, 2008
Miguel Montero will play his first game at extended spring training Sunday, according to the Arizona Republic. The catcher is recovering from a broken finger, and it's not clear when he'll be able to rejoin the D'Backs roster.
March 30, 2008
Miguel Montero will open the season on the 15-day DL, according to the Miami Herald. The D-Backs' top reserve at catcher is nursing a fractured right index finger.
March 14, 2008
Miguel Montero had another CT scan on his broken right index finger, according to the Arizona Republic. The results showed improvement in the digit, but he was told to rest it for another week. "Based on not having another week, it's going to be real difficult to get him ready for the start of the season," manager Doug Melvin said. Hopefully Montero will be available soon after the season begins, but clearly he's all but out for opening day.
March 9, 2008
Miguel Montero has been cleared to begin light activity next week, according to the Arizona Republic. He's recovering from a broken right index finger, and it's unlikely he'll be ready for opening day.
March 1, 2008
Miguel Montero still is bothered by his broken finger enough that the Diamondbacks announced Friday he will not play in a spring game for at least the next two weeks, according to the Arizona Republic. A CT scan revealed Friday that the fractured digit sustained in a December winter league game still has not fully healed. At this point, it looks like Montero will have a tough time being ready by opening day.
February 16, 2008
Miguel Montero , who is recovering from a broken finger suffered when playing winter ball, had a second X-ray taken Thursday that confirmed the fracture has not progressed like the team would have liked. The Arizona catcher has been told not to swing a bat and limit any throwing sessions according to the official team website. "It just hasn't quite responded to the point where they envisioned at this point of time," Melvin said. The injury figures to create more looks, swings and plate opportunities for starter Chris Snyder this spring, and that might not be "bad" thing.
February 11, 2008
Miguel Montero will likely be limited at the start of training camp thanks to an injured index finger according to Arizona Central. “A foul tip fractured his right index finger,” GM Josh Byrnes said. “So we’ll probably ease off on hitting early (in spring training). He should be OK for catching bullpens and throwing." Montero figures to back up Chris Snyder anyway, though this injury might cause him to lose enough looks in camp to really tilt things in favor of Snyder.

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