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Cristian Guzman | Shortstop

TEAM: Washington Nationals
HEIGHT/WEIGHT: 6'0' / 213
DOB: 3/21/1978
AGE:31
BATS/THROWS:Both / Right
CONTRACT INFO: 7/22/08: Signed 2 year, $16M extension. 2009: $8M, 2010: $8M.
 Cristian Guzman-SS- NationalsJan. 18 - 11:24 am et
Nationals manager Jim Riggleman has not spoken recently to Cristian Guzman about a move to second base.
"No, those discussions took place in September," said the Nats' skipper. "Any follow-up I've had has been physical, medical, with regard to his recovery from his (shoulder) surgery. We were not able to do anything with him to get him acclimated to second base in September or October. It would all just be talk at this point anyway. We just want to get on the field and work. Cristian is aware it could go either way. He could be our second baseman, or he could be our shortstop, and he'll help us no matter which way it is." Ian Desmond looked like he would be provided an opportunity to be the team's starting shortstop, but Guzman could remain at shortstop if the Nationals were able to add a solid defensive second baseman like Adam Kennedy or Orlando Hudson. Stay tuned.
Related: Ian Desmond
Cristian Guzman's 2010 Profile
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Current Season Stats
GABH2B3BHRRBIRBBKSBCSAVGOBPSLGOPS
135 53115124 765274167545.284 .306.390.696
Career Stats Batting
YearTeamGABH2B3BHRRBIRBBKSBCSAVGOBPSLGOPS
1999MIN1314209512312647229097.226.265.276.541
2000MIN156631156252085489461012810.247.298.388.687
2001MIN11849314928141051802178258.302.331.477.807
2002MIN1486231703169598017791213.273.292.385.677
2003MIN1435341431514353783079189.268.311.365.676
2004MIN145576158314846843064105.274.309.384.693
2005WAS14245610019643139257674.219.260.314.574
2007WAS46174576621431152120.328.380.466.846
2008WAS13857918335595577235765.316.345.440.786
2009WAS13553115124765274167545.284.306.390.696
Appearances Per Position
Year C 1B2BSS3BOFDH
2009 0 0 0 117 0 0 2
 Ian Desmond-SS - Nationals Jan. 13 - 10:48 am et  

Ian Desmond believes he's ready to take over starting shortstop duties for the Nationals this season.
The Nats are still piecing together their roster, hoping a few bargains will fall to them just before spring training. If they land Orlando Hudson, their most desired target, things could get complicated on the Washington infield with Cristian Guzman in limbo. Either way, Desmond thinks he's ready to be the guy at short. "I feel I'm confident about my abilities to play," he said. "I think I bring a lot to a team." Desmond hit a combined .321 with 11 home runs and 44 RBI on a few different levels last season.
Source: Nationals.mlb.com
 Cristian Guzman-SS - Nationals Jan. 5 - 9:36 pm et

Cristian Guzman isn't a lock to play second base for the Nationals in 2010, reports Byron Kerr of MASNSports.com.
"It is not cast in stone that Cristian Guzman will play second base. It is based on a lot of things," said manager Jim Riggleman. "Wherever we need him to play he is going to play. But for instance, if the coaching staff and Mike Rizzo think he just doesn't look comfortable there and doesn't look good there, we know his arm is stronger and we can leave him at short." There's still a lot to be determined in Washington's infield, as they've been discussed as a possible landing spot for free agent second baseman Orlando Hudson. Ian Desmond was expected to be given a shot to be the club's Opening Day shortstop, but he may have to wait a little longer at Triple-A.
Source: MASNSports.com
 Cristian Guzman-SS - Nationals Nov. 12 - 8:19 pm et

Nationals manager Jim Riggleman said Thursday that Cristian Guzman will play second base for the club in 2010.
Guzman underwent surgery on his throwing shoulder in October. He's expected to be ready by the start of spring training, but the Nats believe he won't have the kind of range he once did. Ian Desmond, who hit .280/.380/.561 with four home runs and 12 RBI as a September call-up, could open the season as Washington's starting shortstop.
Source: Nationals.mlb.com
 Cristian Guzman-SS - Nationals Oct. 7 - 2:01 pm et

Cristian Guzman, scheduled to have surgery on his right shoulder on Thursday, is likely shifting to second base in 2010.
No word yet on when he'll be ready for baseball activities, but chances are that Guzman will be back in time for spring training. As for the switch from shortstop to second, the Nationals reportedly believe Guzman no longer has the range to play short. This would appear to open an opportunity for Ian Desmond, who posted an 879 OPS with four homers in an 82 at-bat audition down the stretch this season.
Source: MLBlogs.com
 Cristian Guzman-SS - Nationals Sep. 24 - 9:42 am et

Cristian Guzman revealed Wednesday evening that he has a tender right shoulder and will take Thursday's game off.
Guzman made two throwing errors in the ninth inning before revealing his minor injury in a post-game interview. He's apparently been playing with the shoulder tenderness for a month, but will wait until the offseason to truly deal with it. The 31-year-old is hitting .285 with six homers and 50 RBI.
Source: MLBlogs

 

 

 

 

 

 

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