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Willy Aybar
Willy Del Jesus Aybar Marquez (born March 9, 1983) is a Dominican former professional baseball infielder. He previously played for the Los Angeles Dodgers, Atlanta Braves and Tampa Bay Rays of Major League Baseball (MLB). He is the older brother of Erick Aybar.
On August 31, 2005, Aybar made his MLB debut with the Los Angeles Dodgers. In his short time on the big league roster, Aybar made strides in impressing then-manager Jim Tracy. In 86 at-bats, Aybar compiled a .326 batting average with 10 runs batted in and 3 stolen bases.
After the 2005 season, Aybar was a candidate to start at third base for the Dodgers in 2006. However, in the offseason, the Dodgers signed free agent and former batting champion Bill Mueller as their starting third baseman. After they also signed Ramón Martínez to join Óscar Robles in being the primary backups, Aybar found himself out of a job. His .216 batting average during spring training did not help his cause either.
On May 12, 2006, Aybar received another opportunity to be the starting third baseman when Mueller was placed on the 15-day disabled list for arthroscopic knee surgery, he was recalled from the Dodgers Triple-A affiliate, the Las Vegas 51s.
On July 28, 2006, the Dodgers traded Aybar and relief pitcher Danys Báez to the Atlanta Braves for infielder Wilson Betemit.
On April 18, 2007, Aybar was suspended indefinitely for unknown reasons. He was first suspended on April 15 for three games for failing to show up for treatments for an injured hand. This was a rare move by the Braves organization, and Aybar's lack of participation caused third baseman Chipper Jones to remark "I didn't even know he was still on the team." The next day, Aybar's agent said that Aybar was struggling substance abuse. Aybar theb failed to report to New York for a meeting with MLB officials on April 20. It was later revealed that Aybar was seeking help at a drug treatment facility. The Braves removed Aybar from the suspended list on August 4 and sent him on a rehab assignment in early August. However, on August 14, he underwent season-ending surgery for a stress fracture in his right hand.
On January 17, 2008, Aybar was traded with Chase Fontaine to the Tampa Bay Rays for Jeff Ridgway. On March 24, the Rays announced that he would be the team's starting third baseman. He held this position until Evan Longoria was called up early in the season. Aybar then took the role of utility player. He finished the season batting .253 with 10 home runs and 35 RBI in 95 games. In the field, Aybar started 40 games at third base, 18 at first base, 14 at designated hitter, six at second base, and two at shortstop.
Aybar hit a home run in the seventh and deciding game of the ALCS, a 3–1 Rays victory that sent the franchise to the World Series for the first time.
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Willy Aybar
Willy Del Jesus Aybar Marquez (born March 9, 1983) is a Dominican former professional baseball infielder. He previously played for the Los Angeles Dodgers, Atlanta Braves and Tampa Bay Rays of Major League Baseball (MLB). He is the older brother of Erick Aybar.
On August 31, 2005, Aybar made his MLB debut with the Los Angeles Dodgers. In his short time on the big league roster, Aybar made strides in impressing then-manager Jim Tracy. In 86 at-bats, Aybar compiled a .326 batting average with 10 runs batted in and 3 stolen bases.
After the 2005 season, Aybar was a candidate to start at third base for the Dodgers in 2006. However, in the offseason, the Dodgers signed free agent and former batting champion Bill Mueller as their starting third baseman. After they also signed Ramón Martínez to join Óscar Robles in being the primary backups, Aybar found himself out of a job. His .216 batting average during spring training did not help his cause either.
On May 12, 2006, Aybar received another opportunity to be the starting third baseman when Mueller was placed on the 15-day disabled list for arthroscopic knee surgery, he was recalled from the Dodgers Triple-A affiliate, the Las Vegas 51s.
On July 28, 2006, the Dodgers traded Aybar and relief pitcher Danys Báez to the Atlanta Braves for infielder Wilson Betemit.
On April 18, 2007, Aybar was suspended indefinitely for unknown reasons. He was first suspended on April 15 for three games for failing to show up for treatments for an injured hand. This was a rare move by the Braves organization, and Aybar's lack of participation caused third baseman Chipper Jones to remark "I didn't even know he was still on the team." The next day, Aybar's agent said that Aybar was struggling substance abuse. Aybar theb failed to report to New York for a meeting with MLB officials on April 20. It was later revealed that Aybar was seeking help at a drug treatment facility. The Braves removed Aybar from the suspended list on August 4 and sent him on a rehab assignment in early August. However, on August 14, he underwent season-ending surgery for a stress fracture in his right hand.
On January 17, 2008, Aybar was traded with Chase Fontaine to the Tampa Bay Rays for Jeff Ridgway. On March 24, the Rays announced that he would be the team's starting third baseman. He held this position until Evan Longoria was called up early in the season. Aybar then took the role of utility player. He finished the season batting .253 with 10 home runs and 35 RBI in 95 games. In the field, Aybar started 40 games at third base, 18 at first base, 14 at designated hitter, six at second base, and two at shortstop.
Aybar hit a home run in the seventh and deciding game of the ALCS, a 3–1 Rays victory that sent the franchise to the World Series for the first time.