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So now that the dust is settling on the Dan Uggla trade, we've come to learn two basic things: The Marlins did make a very fair offer to Uggla and his representatives. They opted to take their chances elsewhere, looking to get a 5 year deal at around $70+M. Marlins offered 4 years at $48M. Kind of reminds one of the Pudge Rodriguez exit, eh? Marlins brass want to be a better baseball team - … [Read more...]
Oh man what a deal?! C'mon, be honest, how many of you all thought that the Marlins were going to deal Cody Ross? Of course ESPN said it was going to happen, but really, what do they know? When have they ever gotten these things right? According to Joe Capozzi, there was really never a deal for Ross in place. “We wanted to try to add, so we have added to the bullpen. We believe in these … [Read more...]
Looks like that Ian Kinsler injury turned out to be something the Rangers didn't want to wait for, and the Fish lose a classy player in Jorge Cantu. One last, "hip hip, Jorge!" for the steady player that was left on the heap when he came to Florida. He now leaves as a respected run producer that can play both corner spots and even DH with the Rangers. And you have to feel good for Cantu in that … [Read more...]
For the most part, the Nick Johnson era kicked off blissfully in Miami yesterday. The Italians have a saying, you know how the day is going to be based on its morning. Well, that means Johnson will have a pretty good impact here for the Fish - his first hit was an RBI double that he got thrown out at third trying to extend it to a triple. Bit off more than he could chew? The result was that … [Read more...]
Nick Johnson will arrive in the lineup tonight and it will signify big changes for the Marlins. How long those changes stay in effect is the debate. Johnson will bat 2nd in the lineup, according to reports. His high on base percentage (.408) will give Hanley Ramirez plenty of chances to drive in more runs. This is a great thing - Hanley is batting .396 with runners in scoring position. This … [Read more...]
It was a rumor that apparently kept growing louder and louder. The possible deal was Nick Johnson for either Ryan Tucker or Aaron Thompson. Apparently, the Nationals settled on Thompson when the deadline dust settled. It was reported earlier today that the possible deal was off as the Nationals announced their lineup for tonight's game with Nick Johnson in it. Things changed quickly from … [Read more...]
Logan Kensing won't be making the trip to Chicago - the Marlins traded him yesterday to the Washington Nationals for minor league reliever Kyle Gunderson. Gunderson will be assigned to A Jupiter, where the righty will continue to develop in the hopes of one day getting into the Marlins bullpen. Gunderson currently has a 2-0 record with a 2.84 ERA in 5 relief appearances. Kensing, however, … [Read more...]
With all the arbitration eligible players on the Marlins roster, there remains a lot of work to do this offseason. The Marlins are apparently looking to add more speed and defense to the roster and try to get a more balanced attack on offense, shucking the long ball for more small ball. So far, they traded away one of their best power sources in Mike Jacobs to get back a young reliever. This … [Read more...]
And the offseason is underway. The Rays lose to the Phillies in 5 games, a bit of a shocker in my opinion, and with that, the offseason is official. Now the Marlins have to look to find a way to compete against the new world champions, the Phillies. Just raises the stakes a bit. The Marlins had been long rumored to deal Mike Jacobs and today they traded away the left handed power hitting … [Read more...]
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Why Not Trade for Jake Peavy?
According to the latest reports, it is looking like San Diego ace Jake Peavy is staying put in sunny southern California. There is a deal on the table from the White Sox to acquire the righty but rumors are Peavy wants to stay in the National League. Peavy, the 2007 Cy Young winner who turns 28 later this month, is being moved so the Padres can recoup financially. With 99 losses last year, … [Read more...]