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Marrero missed much of the 2000 season due to Thyroid Cancer . During that time he lost his job as the starting catcher for the St. Louis Cardinals , so when he returned he started logging time in the outfield and at first, in addition to occasional duty behind the plate. Although he has yet to see time at the position during the regular season, Marrero has also been asked at times to learn to play Third Base . The Cardinals traded Marrero to the Atlanta Braves in December 2003 as part of a package for pitcher Jason Marquis , where he hit .415 against left-handed pitchers as a platoon outfielder. Following the 2004 season, the Braves dealt him to the Kansas City Royals , who were in need of a power-hitting corner outfielder, in exchange for minor-league pitcher Jorge Vasquez. He saw action at all three outfield positions and first base but hit only .159 in 32 games. The Royals designated him for assignment May 31 , 2005 , giving them 10 days to trade or release him. On June 8 , the Royals traded him to the Orioles for minor-league infielder Pete Maestrales. He was selected in the 3rd round of the June 1993 draft by the St. Louis Cardinals . |
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