The White Sox are expected to acquire infielder Osvaldo Martinez and
a minor league pitcher from the Marlins for manager Ozzie Guillen,
tweets MLB.com's Jesse Sanchez. Guillen was released from his contract
by the White Sox yesterday, with the Sox retaining compensation rights
if he manages another team in 2012.
Martinez, a 23-year-old shortstop, hit .245/.296/.322 in 371 Triple-A
plate appearances this year. Prior to the season, Baseball America
ranked him fifth among Marlins prospects, saying he profiles as a
"solid No. 2 hitter" with a strong arm, good instincts, and soft hands
at shortstop. At that time, BA saw a future as a versatile but quality
utilityman the worst-case scenario for Martinez.
The last player-manager trade in baseball took place nine years ago,
when the Devil Rays traded outfielder Randy Winn to the Mariners for
Antonio Perez as well as the right to negotiate with manager Lou Piniella.
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