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- Born: December 25, 1981
- Birthplace: Teneras, Dominican Republic
- Nick Name: Willy T
- Height: 6'0"
- Weight: 160 lbs
- Position: Outfielder
- Bats: Right
- Throws: Right
- Signing Year: 1999
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Major League Baseball outfielder Willy Taveras currently plays for the Cincinnati Reds.
On December 27, 2008, news agencies reported that Willy Taveras had agreed to a two-year deal with the Cincinnati Reds. Taveras spent the last two seasons with the Colorado Rockies. In 2008, he hit .251, while stealing 68 bases to lead all of the Majors. Taveras is expected to be the Reds leadoff hitter and center fielder in 2009.MLB.com: Reds ink Taveras to two year deal (December 27, 2008)
Early Life
Willy Taveras was born in Tenares, Dominican Republic on December 25, 1981. He was drafted as an amateur free agent by the Cleveland Indians in 1999. He would spend several years with the Indians franchise, before being drafted by the Houston Astros in the Rule 5 Draft.Baseball-Reference.com: Willy TaverasPro Career
Taveras would make his major league debut with the Astros on September 6, 2004.He played his first full season with the Astros in 2005 and he was a legitimate Rookie of the Year candidate losing to Ryan Howard of the Philadelphia Phillies. In 2006, he was traded to the Colorado Rockies with Taylor Buchholz and Jason Hirsch for Jason Jennings and Miguel Asencio. In 2007, Taveras was a key member of the National League Championship team, Colorado Rockies.MLB.com: Willy TaverasWilly Taveras Timeline
- 1981: Born on December 25
- 2004: Debuts with Houston Astros
- 2005: Voted Rookie of the Year by players
- 2006: Traded to Colorado Rockies
- 2008: Signed with Cincinnati Reds
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Willy Taveras Questions
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Where did Bruce Willis and Emma Heming get married? 3 AnswersAccording to People magazine, Willis and Heming were married at Willis' home in Parrot Cay, Turks & Caicos. read more -
What is your favorite Willy DeVille song? 3 AnswersMy favorite is "Still I Love You Still" the lyrics are beautiful and the music is just real !thanks for this question it's nice that others were touched by him... read more -
Was Perez Hilton wrong for linking to photos of Tallulah Willis? 3 AnswersIt definitely seems out of line for Perez Hilton to comment on Tallulah Willis – she’s 15! Making reference to the anatomy of a 15 year old is just not good fo... read more -
How bad is Dontrelle Willis looking? 1 AnswerHe certainly didn't pitch very well tonight, but it looks like he's going to come out of it with a no decision. read more
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Willy Taveras Vital Stats
- Mahalo's Guide to the Cincinnati Reds
- ESPN.com: Career Stats
- Height: 6-0
- Weight: 160
- Rookie Year: 2004
Willy Taveras Timeline
- 1981 : Born on December 25
- 2004: Debuts with Houston Astros
- 2005: Voted Rookie of the Year by players
- 2006: Traded to Colorado Rockies
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Willy Taveras, if only because he didn't clog the basepaths. RT @CincinnatiReds: Which Red are you most thankful for as we head to 2010?
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@ChuckGarfien Jim Thome has to be considered. The Reds are looking to dump Willy Taveras. Podsednik, Damon, and Marlon Byrd are options.
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