New Seattle Mariners infielder Brendan Donovan continues to draw high praise after being acquired in a recent trade with the St. Louis Cardinals.

First, it was ESPN MLB Insider Buster Olney, who called Donovan a "perfect fit." Now? It's Cardinals broadcaster Chip Caray, who joined a recent edition of the 'Refuse to Lose' podcast.

"You guys are going to love him. You know, my daughter just got married, but if she was single and wanted to date a baseball player and he was single, he's exactly the kind of guy I would want my daughter to hang out with. Fantastic family guy. A military kid, was born in West Germany. His dad was in the army, I believe. Brendan does a lot of work with police officers and men and women in uniform.

He's a grinder. He's always in the right place at the right time. He knows how to play. He is probably mad at himself if he doesn't come off the field and his uniform isn't dirty. He has a blue collar, hard work ethic that I think every fan, and certainly those in Seattle will admire. And the fact that he's so versatile and can play a lot of different positions defensively is going to give Dan Wilson a lot of options. He can lead off, he's not going to hit for a ton of power, but he's a doubles machine.

He's an adequate runner. He's got a very strong and accurate arm. And he's a guy that's just not afraid. I think he's a perfect fit for where the Mariners are and where they needed to go. He doesn't have to be the guy, but he's going to do a great job of setting up the table for the Julio Rodriguez's and Cal Raleighs of your organization. And he's going to give you everything he's got defensively, whether it's at second base, the outfield, or occasionally at third base."

That's certainly a ringing endorsement. Donovan is expected to play third base for the M's, keeping the seat warm until top prospect Colt Emerson is ready. Once he is, Donovan's versatility will show through, as the M's will likely use him in all the spots that Caray mentioned.

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