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Willy Taveras	#3 \| Outfielder \| Washington Nationals

Height: 6-0 Weight: 160 Throws: R Bats: R
Born: Dec 25, 1981, Tenares,
Contract: Signed though 2008

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2009 Statistics
Period	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	CS	BB	HBP	K	SH	SF	AVG	OBP	SLG
Yesterday	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Last 7 Days	2	4	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.250	.250	.250
Last 14 Days	4	9	2	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	.333	.333	.333
Last 21 Days	4	9	2	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	.333	.333	.333
2009	102	404	56	97	11	2	1	15	25	6	18	2	58	11	2	.240	.275	.285

Games Played By Position
Period	C	DH	1B	2B	3B	SS	LF	CF	RF	OF
Last 7 Days	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	1
Last 14 Days	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	3	0	3
Last 21 Days	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	3	0	3
2009	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	98	0	98

Career Stats
Year	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	CS	BB	HBP	K	SH	SF	AVG	OBP	SLG
2004	HOU	10	1	2	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	1	1	0	.000	.000	.000
2005	HOU	152	592	82	172	13	4	3	29	34	11	25	7	103	7	4	.291	.325	.341
2006	HOU	149	529	83	147	19	5	1	30	33	9	34	11	88	11	2	.278	.333	.338
2007	COL	97	372	64	119	13	2	2	24	33	9	21	7	55	7	1	.320	.367	.382
2008	COL	133	479	64	120	15	2	1	26	68	7	36	5	79	15	3	.251	.308	.296
2009	CIN	102	404	56	97	11	2	1	15	25	6	18	2	58	11	2	.240	.275	.285
Career		643	2377	351	655	71	15	8	124	194	42	134	32	384	52	12	.276	.321	.328

Player Notes

February 15, 2010
The Nationals have signed Willy Taveras to a one-year, $4 million deal, according to SI.com.

Our View:Taveras hit .240 with 25 steals for the Reds last year before being traded to Oakland this offseason and getting released by the A's soon after. It's unclear exactly what Taveras' role will be in Washington, especially with similar speedy outfielders already in uniform such as Nyjer Morgan and Willie Harris. Look for Taveras to compete for a roster spot, though his elite speed will certainly help.

February 11, 2010
According to the Houston Chronicle, the Astros have offered Willy Taveras a minor league contract.

Our View:Taveras was DFAed by the A's on Tuesday and the Astros immediately expressed interest, so we're not shocked in the least that they offered him a deal. The 28-year-old speedster performed too poorly last year (with a 240/.275/.285 line) to get a starting job, but could be a decent fourth outfielder for the 'Stros. His speed and defensive ability could be utilized in a multitude of ways.

February 9, 2010
According to Jerry Crasnick on Twitter, the Astros are open to the idea of bringing Willy Taveras back to Houston on a minor league deal if he clears waivers.

Our View:Taveras was released by the A's earlier today after they traded for him from the Reds last week. The speedster and solid defender doesn't have enough of a bat to start, but could be a solid fourth or reserve outfielder for several teams.

February 9, 2010
Willy Taveras has been released by Oakland, according to MLB.com.

Our View:The A's traded for Taveras last week, but it turned out that he was only included in their deal with the Reds as a salary dump that had to be included for the Reds to be willing to give up Adam Rosales. Taveras still has elite speed and should find interest somewhere.

February 1, 2010
Willy Taveras, who was acquired by Oakland in a trade earlier today, has been designated for assignment, according to Sports Illustrated's Jon Heyman.

Our View:It looks like the A's made the trade earlier solely to land Adam Rosales, but likely were forced by the Reds to take on Taveras' contract if they wanted Rosales' services. Tavares still possesses elite speed but has proven to be far too inadequate at the plate to be relied upon in anything more than a utility role.