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MLB '12-'13 OffSeason OT: Magic is the New Market Inefficiency

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Mr. Enigma

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Buehrle, agent rip Marlins for "multiple lies"

MIAMI -- Mark Buehrle issued a parting shot at Miami Marlins' management after his stay with the team lasted only one tumultuous season.

The left-hander, who signed a four-year contract a year ago, was part of the blockbuster trade that sent Buehrle, All-Star shortstop Jose Reyes, right-hander Josh Johnson and two other players to the Toronto Blue Jays. With the deal, the Marlins pared $146.5 million in future payroll.

"I'm upset with how things turned out in Miami," Buehrle said in a statement issued Wednesday through his agent, Jeff Berry. "Just like the fans in South Florida, I was lied to on multiple occasions. But I'm putting it behind me and looking forward to moving on with my career."

Team president David Samson said the Marlins didn't lie to Buehrle, but instead were compelled to make drastic changes after a disastrous season that included a last-place finish and disappointing attendance in a new ballpark.

"I'm as sorry as he is that he was traded," Samson said during his weekly radio show on WINZ-AM. "There was no way we could have envisioned what happened, both on and off the field."

Buehrle signed a $58 million, four-year deal with the Marlins during their unprecedented spending spree a year ago. Part of the lure was the chance to pitch again for Ozzie Guillen, who had been Buehrle's manager with the Chicago White Sox.

The Marlins then finished last in the NL East at 69-93. Guillen was fired, and owner Jeffrey Loria ordered a dramatic reduction in payroll.

Miami fans were outraged because team officials had said the taxpayer-financed ballpark would ensure higher revenue and payrolls. Samson said spending reductions were necessary because 2012 attendance fell short of projections.

Berry said he and Buehrle were wary of signing with the Marlins because of their history of rapid roster turnover, and because of the team's longstanding policy against no-trade clauses.

"Throughout the recruiting process, the Marlins made repeated assurances about their long-term commitment to Mark and his family and their long-term commitment to building a winning tradition of Marlins baseball in the new stadium," Berry said in a statement.

"At the same time, given the Marlins history, we were all certainly aware of and voiced concern about the lack of no-trade protection. This is unquestionably a business, and signing with the Marlins was a calculated risk. Mark held up his end of the bargain; unfortunately, the same can't be said of the Marlins."

Buehrle was one of the few Miami players to perform up to expectations this year. He exceeded 200 innings for the 12th consecutive season and went 13-13 with a 3.74 ERA.
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Blackace

Blackace

if you see me in a fight with a bear, don't help me fool, help the bear!
He believed long-term commitment from the Marlins? lol
 
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sangreal

Member
The funny part is that he knew the Marlins were going to screw him over. "Calculated risk," lol

I can't imagine any other big FAs falling for this shit in the future. Then again, I can't imagine Loria bothering to try and sign one anyway
 
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Mr. Enigma

Member
sangreal said:
The funny part is that he knew the Marlins were going to screw him over. "Calculated risk," lol

I can't imagine any other big FAs falling for this shit in the future. Then again, I can't imagine Loria bothering to try and sign one anyway
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At the end of the day, money wins out with a lot of people. Pujols didn't give in, but Reyes, Buehrle, and Bell all did. C.J. Wilson said the Marlins offered him more years and more money than the Angels did (even a damn sponsorship for his racing stuff) and the only reason he took the Angels' offer was because it's his hometown. He said if the Angels weren't interested, the Marlins offer blew everyone else's away.
 
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Rafa=FedKilla

Banned
sangreal said:
The funny part is that he knew the Marlins were going to screw him over. "Calculated risk," lol

I can't imagine any other big FAs falling for this shit in the future. Then again, I can't imagine Loria bothering to try and sign one anyway
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Come on brah, they signed Juan Pierre last week!
 
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Mr. Enigma

Member
Gomes got $10 million from the Red Sox for two years? Jonny Gomes? $10 million?

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Sanjuro

Member
Windu said:
I doubt they would trade any of them, maybe Bonafacio because he is useless. They do have catching depth but I expect them to hold onto Buck.
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I don't see them trading any of the position players really.

Johnson is going to cost a ton of money, and there is zero chance I would ever pay him prior to the completion of the season. I don't believe they are ready to contend this season, so I'd fleece some poor GM.
 
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matthewwhatever

Member
Windu said:
I doubt they would trade any of them, maybe Bonafacio because he is useless. They do have catching depth but I expect them to hold onto Buck.
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Bonifacio is probably going to be their platoon 2B (with Izturis)/LF (with Rajai Davis). Buck, on the other hand...he's behind Arencibia and D'Arnaud for sure, and may even be behind Bobby Wilson. I wouldn't be surprised to see him traded at all. I'm also hoping they somehow get rid of Lind, but I can't see anyone taking him.
 
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JABEE

Member
Mr. Enigma said:
Please, inform me who the Phillies still have stored away in their ravaged farm system that would convince the Marlins to trade Stanton within the division.
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No one. It will be like the Wayne Gretzky trade. We send a briefcase full of cash to Loria and he spends it on stolen art that he can flip on a later date. Perfect plan.
 
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CygnusXS

will gain confidence one day
On second thought, if Gordon is available he might be the better fit for the Braves.

Gordon-Upton-Heyward

Prado
Gordon
Heyward
Freeman
Upton
McCann
Uggla
Simmons

I like it. I like it a lot.
 
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Dmncnby2k9

Banned
I read sumwhere Moustakas or Hosmer are available in exchange for pitching. Wil Myers would be a nice addition to OF for Mets. Send over Pelfrey.
 
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bryehn

Member
Glad that rumour about the Binghamton Mets moving to Ottawa fell through. It would have failed so badly. If they get an AA franchise here from an AL (E or C) team or whatever the Nats' AA franchise is people might show up. Might.

I'll take my daughter to 10-15 games a year regardless, but thank goodness Ottawa didn't bank on the Mets.
 
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CygnusXS

will gain confidence one day
There's a report out of Tampa that BJ Upton will likely make his decision in the next week. Feeling pretty good about that one.
 
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