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Placido Polanco | Third Baseman

Team:	Miami Marlins
Age / DOB:	(37) / 10/10/1975
Ht / Wt:	5'10' / 189
Bats / Throws:	Right / Right
College:	Miami-Dade CC
Contract:	view contract details [x] 2013: $2.75 million, 2014: Free Agent
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Placido Polanco went 0-for-4 as the Marlins' No. 3 hitter in Wednesday's loss.

Polanco has appeared in 13 games as a No. 3 hitter this season and has one extra-base hit and one RBI in 46 at-bats. Overall, he's batting .248/.311/.281 with eight runs scored and six RBI in 121 at-bats. The Marlins may not have much choice to stick with him for now, but hopefully they'll come up with a better third base option in time. May 8 - 6:14 PM

Placido Polanco goes hitless in loss
May 8 - 6:14 PM
Polanco has RBI double in loss
Apr 20 - 6:22 PM
Polanco plates lone run in loss to Phillies
Apr 12 - 11:29 PM
Polanco has three hits in win over Mets
Apr 5 - 10:48 PM

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Placido Polanco - 3B - Marlins

Placido Polanco had an RBI double in Saturday's extra-inning loss to the Reds.

Polanco has hit third and fourth for the Marlins this season, but he was back in the No. 2 spot on Saturday. That's where he belongs. The 37-year-old is hitting .292 (19-for-65) with four doubles and six RBI through 17 games this season. He's unlikely to hold up over the long-term and doesn't provide much pop from third base, but he's relevant in NL-only and deeper mixed fantasy leagues for now.

Apr 20 - 6:22 PM

Placido Polanco - 3B - Marlins

Placido Polanco went 2-for-4 and plated the Marlins' lone run in Friday night's loss to the Phillies.

While it's nearly indefensible that Polanco is serving as the cleanup hitter on a Major League team, he's actually been one of the Marlins' best hitters to this point, hitting .351/.351/.406. He won't contribute much in terms of power or speed, but as long as he's hitting in the middle of the lineup, he certainly has use in NL-only and deeper mixed leagues.

Apr 12 - 11:29 PM

Placido Polanco - 3B - Marlins

Placido Polanco went 3-for-5 with a two-run single and a run scored in Friday's 7-5 win over the Mets.

That's right, it was an offensive barrage for the Marlins, who now have their first win of the 2013 season. Mike Redmond used Polanco out of the cleanup spot for the first two games of the season, but he has been the No. 2 hitter in the last two games. That's where he belongs, though the Marlins don't have any good options right now. Greg Dobbs was the cleanup hitter on Friday night, though to be fair, he did hit a solo homer.

Apr 5 - 10:48 PM

Placido Polanco - 3B - Marlins

Placido Polanco will bat cleanup for the Marlins on Opening Day.

It's pretty laughable, but, sadly, they don't really have any better options. In 1,606 career starts, Polanco has never before hit cleanup. Ladies and gentlemen, your 2013 Miami Marlins!

Source: Joe Frisaro on Twitter

Mar 31 - 11:18 AM

Placido Polanco - 3B - Marlins

Placido Polanco homered twice and drove in five runs as the Marlins beat their Triple-A New Orleans affiliate 7-0 on Saturday.

Polanco hasn't homered twice in a major league game since 2008. We'd be surprised if it happens again this year. Not counting today's exhibition, Polanco hit .300/.317/.375 for the spring. He could alternate between hitting second and fourth in the early going. He was in the two hole today.

Mar 30 - 4:35 PM

Placido Polanco - 3B - Marlins

Batting cleanup for the Marlins, Placido Polanco had a double in three at-bats Monday against the Tigers.

Marlins manager Mike Redmond is thinking about using Polanco behind Giancarlo Stanton in the order, figuring that he'd at least make some contact following those occasions on which Stanton gets pitched around. Ideally, Logan Morrison would settle into the spot once he returns from knee surgery.

Mar 25 - 4:37 PM

Placido Polanco - 3B - Marlins

Placido Polanco (oblique) returned to the Marlins' lineup Saturday.

Polanco has been dealing with an oblique strain for most of spring training, but the injury appears to be behind him at this point. He shouldn't have any trouble getting ready in time for Opening Day.

Source: Palm Beach Post

Mar 16 - 12:05 PM

Placido Polanco - 3B - Marlins

Placido Polanco (oblique) will return to the lineup Saturday.

Polanco has been nursing an oblique ailment for most of spring camp but is feeling much better. He'll be able to get in enough at-bats to prep for Opening Day but remains a poor bet to stay healthy this season.

Source: Joe Capozzi on Twitter

Mar 15 - 11:12 AM

Placido Polanco - 3B - Marlins

Placido Polanco (oblique) says he's "close" to returning.

Polanco is dealing with an oblique injury, not a back ailment as originally reported. "It’s the type of thing that if you aggravate it, it can take a long time to heal. So we’re playing it safe. But I’m close," Polanco said. The veteran infielder did some hitting Sunday and planned to do more Monday.

Source: South Florida Sun-Sentinel

Mar 11 - 11:37 AM

Placido Polanco - 3B - Marlins

Placido Polanco reported improvement with his back Saturday, but Marlins manager Mike Redmond said the team does not "have a time frame for him yet."

With Polanco's back issues last season, the Fish will no doubt play it safe with the veteran. Polanco won't need too many at-bats to get ready for the season, but he's already looking like a poor bet to stay healthy in 2013.

Source: Miami Herald

Mar 10 - 12:14 PM

Placido Polanco - 3B - Marlins

Placido Polanco was scratched from the Marlins' lineup on Wednesday due to lingering back issues.

Polanco began experiencing tightness in his back over the weekend and still isn't over it. He'll look to return to Grapefruit League action within the next few days. Matt Downs is starting at third base on Wednesday.

Source: Clark Spencer on Twitter

Mar 6 - 12:03 PM

Placido Polanco - 3B - Marlins

Placido Polanco said Tuesday that his back spasm is much better.

Polanco was scratched from Sunday's lineup due to mild back tightness, but he fielded grounders Tuesday without incident. He should be back in the lineup in the next couple of days.

Source: Joe Frisaro on Twitter

Mar 5 - 2:19 PM

Placido Polanco - 3B - Marlins

Placido Polanco was scratched from Sunday's lineup due to mild back tightness.

Polanco was plagued by back issues last season. He's not concerned at this point, though, and hopes to be back in the lineup in a few days.

Source: Joe Frisaro on Twitter

Mar 3 - 12:01 PM

Placido Polanco - 3B - Marlins

Placido Polanco told the South Florida Sun-Sentinel that he's physically prepared for a full season as the Marlins' everyday third baseman.

"Everything has been taken care of," Polanco said. "My [offseason] training has gone very well. I feel healthy." Despite being limited to 90 games last season due to a lower back injury, Polanco is locked-in as the Marlins' regular third baseman. His only competition for playing time will be Greg Dobbs and Kevin Kouzmanoff.

Source: South Florida Sun-Sentinel

Jan 9 - 2:00 PM

Depth Charts

Batters
Pos	Role	Name
C	1	Rob Brantly
	2	Jeff Mathis
	3	Miguel Olivo
1B	1	Logan Morrison D.L. Logan Morrison (knee) went 2-for-5 with a pair of singles Monday in his first rehab game with High-A Jupiter. Morrison, who is coming back from knee surgery, served as the designated hitter. The 25-year-old is permitted to spend 20 days on his rehab assignment and will likely need most of it to shake the rust and get comfortable. However, assuming all goes well, he should join the Marlins' lineup in early June. May 21
	2	Casey Kotchman D.L. Marlins manager Mike Redmond said Casey Kotchman (hamstring) could begin a rehab assignment "in the next few days." Kotchman is finally feeling improvement with his strained left hamstring. He was moved to the 60-day DL last week, though, so he won't be eligible to return until June. May 14
	3	Joe Mahoney D.L. Joe Mahoney (hamstring) will begin a rehab assignment with High-A Jupiter this week. Mahoney has been out since late April with a right hamstring strain. With Logan Morrison (knee) and Casey Kotchman (hamstring) also due back soon, Mahoney might be sent to Triple-A once healthy. May 19
2B	1	Donovan Solano D.L. Donovan Solano's strained left intercostal muscle remains sore. There's no timetable for when he'll resume baseball activities, let alone when he'll return from the DL. Derek Dietrich will continue to serve as the primary second baseman for the Marlins. May 14
	2	Chris Valaika D.L. Chris Valaika underwent successful surgery on Friday, having two pins inserted into his wrist. Valaika is expected to require 4-6 weeks of healing time before he's able to return to the Marlins. He had been virtually ineffective in his 22 games before the injury, hitting .219/.261/.344 with one homer and nine RBI. May 10
	3	Derek Dietrich
	4	Nick Green
SS	1	Adeiny Hechavarria
3B	1	Placido Polanco
	2	Greg Dobbs
LF	1	Juan Pierre
	2	Austin Kearns D.L. Marlins transferred OF Austin Kearns to the restricted list. Kearns was already on the bereavement list, so it's just a procedural move to give him more time. Kyle Skipworth has taken Kearns' spot on the roster. May 12
	3	Matt Diaz D.L. Marlins placed OF Matt Diaz on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to May 19, with a left knee contusion. Diaz should be ready to return to the active roster as soon as he's eligible. The 35-year-old is batting just .167/.211/.222 in 10 games this season with the Marlins. May 20
	4	Jordan Brown
CF	1	Chris Coghlan
	2	Justin Ruggiano
RF	1	Giancarlo Stanton D.L. Giancarlo Stanton (hamstring) could begin jogging sometime next week. That's what Marlins skipper Mike Redmond told reporters on Saturday afternoon. Stanton has been on the disabled list since April 30 with a severe right hamstring strain and is being limited currently to pool workouts. There is no timetable for his return to Miami. May 18
	2	Marcell Ozuna
	3	Alfredo Silverio D.L. Marlins placed OF Alfredo Silverio on the 60-day disabled list with a sprained right elbow. It's not clear how long the Rule 5 pick will be out. Silverio missed the entire 2012 season after injuring his neck and back in an auto accident. Mar 31
Starting Pitcher
Pos	Role	Name
S	1	Ricky Nolasco
	2	Nathan Eovaldi D.L. Marlins manager Mike Redmond said Thursday that Nathan Eovaldi (shoulder) has been progressing with his long-toss program. It's not clear when Eovaldi will be ready to throw from a mound, but he's moving in the right direction. The right-hander looks to be a little behind Henderson Alvarez, who should be ready to rejoin the Marlins' rotation in mid-May. Apr 26
	3	Kevin Slowey Sidelined Kevin Slowey left Wednesday's start against the Phillies after the fifth inning with a left lat strain. The Marlins are calling him day-to-day, so it's evidently a minor strain. He will be reevaluated on Thursday before it's determined whether he can make his next start. Slowey was pitching well Wednesday before getting hurt, tossing five innings of one-run ball on six hits and no walks while recording six strikeouts. May 22
	4	Jose Fernandez
	5	Alex Sanabia
	6	Henderson Alvarez D.L. Marlins transferred RHP Henderson Alvarez from the 15-day disabled list to the 60-day disabled list. The move clears a spot for Nick Green on the active roster. Alvarez recently had a setback with his shoulder and isn't close to returning. May 7
	7	Tom Koehler
Relief Pitcher
Pos	Role	Name
R	1	Steve Cishek
	2	Mike Dunn
	3	Ryan Webb
	4	Chad Qualls
	5	A.J. Ramos
	6	Duane Below
	7	Wade LeBlanc
	8	Jose Ceda D.L. Marlins placed RHP Jose Ceda on the 60-day disabled list with a right elbow injury. The hard-throwing right-hander is working his way back from Tommy John surgery. He should be ready for game action when his 60 days are up. Mar 31

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