Cole Liniak
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Cole Liniak
| Born: | August 23, 1976 |
| Birthplace: | Encinitas, California |
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| Height: | 6' 1" |
| Weight: | 190 lbs |
| Bats: | Right |
| Throws: | Right |
| Drafted: | 1995 amateur draft, 7th Round by the Boston Red Sox. |
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| Other Teams: | Chicago Cubs 1999-2000 |
| Years with Boston: | 1995-1999 |
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Overall Career
A solid third base prospect for the Red Sox in the mid-late 90's. Cole was viewed as somewhat superfluous with Wilton Veras also showing promise, so he was sent to the Cubs in '99 along with Mark Guthrie for Rod Beck. Beck pitched well down the stretch, and had some solid years for Boston, Bernie Williams notwithstanding, so Cole served a purpose. Liniak had a few cups of coffee with Chicago in '99 and '00, but never amounted to much.
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Liniak's Moments in the Sun
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Trivia
- played for the Long Island Ducks in the Independent Atlantic League.
- was given the nickname "Cole Train" by Deion Sanders.
- got a hit in his first major league at bat of Chan Ho Park.
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Transactions
- June 1, 1995: Drafted by the Boston Red Sox in the 7th round of the 1995 amateur draft. Player signed July 22, 1995.
- September 1, 1999: Sent by the Boston Red Sox to the Chicago Cubs to complete an earlier deal made on August 31, 1999. The Boston Red Sox sent a player to be named later and Mark Guthrie to the Chicago Cubs for Rod Beck. The Boston Red Sox sent Cole Liniak (September 1, 1999) to the Chicago Cubs to complete the trade.
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