Joe Crede Agrees to Minor-League Deal With Rockies

Filed under: Rockies, MLB Hot Stove, MLB Free Agency

If you found yourself enjoying the 2010 baseball season less than usual because Joe Crede was missing in action, you'll be happy to hear the following bit of news.

The Rockies have signed the third baseman to a minor-league deal that comes with an invitation to spring training. Crede, 33 in April, missed the entire 2010 season after having back surgery, and only played 234 games over the two previous seasons, so it would seem like quite a longshot that he'll be able to offer the Rockies much this season.

It's a good longshot for them to take, however. Crede hit 36 home runs in those 234 games, which shows that he still had his power despite battling a back injury. He was also a good defensive player. Coors Field tends to be quite a friendly place to hitters with quality power strokes at the plate, so rolling the dice to see what Crede has to offer makes a lot of sense.

 

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Source: http://mlb.fanhouse.com/2011/01/19/joe-crede-agrees-to-minor-league-deal-with-rockies/

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