What the fuck, Marlins?

[Mitchrapp]

From a strictly baseball perspective move, the Marlins made a good trade.

But the benefits of that are outweighed by the PR blunder.

Depends on your view of what you think "good" means. The only thing we know for sure is that they saved a ton of cash. As far as the trade itself, its too early. My bet is the prospects the Marlins received, won't amount to a thing. So in essence the Jays got much more value.

 

[mjsb2]

Depends on your view of what you think "good" means. The only thing we know for sure is that they saved a ton of cash. As far as the trade itself, its too early. My bet is the prospects the Marlins received, won't amount to a thing. So in essence the Jays got much more value.

Rather than spend tens of millions on players that were gonna help them get in last place, they traded them for young talent that may be able to contribute when they actually have a chance of winning, while being cost controlled.

There is no baseball sense at all in paying players money that will never help you win, trading those players for a commodity that may have the chance to down the road is a good baseball move.

 

[Mitchrapp]

Rather than spend tens of millions on players that were gonna help them get in last place, they traded them for young talent that may be able to contribute when they actually have a chance of winning, while being cost controlled.

There is no baseball sense at all in paying players money that will never help you win, trading those players for a commodity that may have the chance to down the road is a good baseball move.

It was one season. Sometimes teams have a bad season. Maybe after the 5th place finish in 2008 we should have traded JV and Miguel.

Its better sense to try and add a piece of two. Make a trade but not so many. And the thing is, they aren't improving on last place for awhile. They never make good trades.

 

[byco42]

Rather than spend tens of millions on players that were gonna help them get in last place, they traded them for young talent that may be able to contribute when they actually have a chance of winning, while being cost controlled.

There is no baseball sense at all in paying players money that will never help you win, trading those players for a commodity that may have the chance to down the road is a good baseball move.

Then why the hell did they sign them to begin with? What free agent is even going to consider Miami...ever? And how fast do you think the good young players will bolt from the organization at first opportunity?

 

[kalinecountry]

http://www.miamiherald.com/2012/11/25/3112034/in-popularity-poll-miami-marlins.html
In popularity poll, Miami Marlins? Jeffrey Loria ekes out a win over Fidel Castro.
No, the Marlins owner is not (quite) the most unpopular person in South Florida. Yes, the fans are in a lather over the latest salary purge.
from the miami herald

 

[kalinecountry]

http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/mlb/2012/11/25/marlins-giancarlo-stanton-recruiting/1725335/
Courting Giancarlo Stanton, MLB's hottest recruit.
usatoday

http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2...ave-inquired-about-giancarlo-stanton/related/
Everyone is interested in Giancarlo Stanton.
from nbchardballtalk