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I wish we had traded Loney back when people still thought he had upside.
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That they're blowing it up and salary dumping after half a season.
There is a clear set of tiers in baseball. This isn't a surprise and no matter what the Marlins do they aren't going to change it. But again, they added some premier FA's this off-season, not like they exactly struggled to bring in talent.
They are salary dumping a player who has been mostly shit for 2 years. That's a good thing.
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I'll let Craig Calcaterra at HardballTalk explain it better than I can.
http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2...-months-the-marlins-revert-to-their-old-ways/
http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2...-months-the-marlins-revert-to-their-old-ways/
darkside31337
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Beane should have realized Colletti was gonna Colletti.
The A's, as it turns out, were also in heavy on Hanley. And, according to sources, the Marlins offered Oakland a sweet deal within the last few days, one in which the A's would get Ramirez for a couple of minor-league players -- and the Marlins would pay about half the remaining money on Ramirez's contract.
The A's held off making the deal, because of concerns about a hand injury that has kept him out of the lineup since Friday. In the meantime, the Dodgers came in and agreed to take Ramirez's entire contract -- all $40 million of it.
The A's, as it turns out, were also in heavy on Hanley. And, according to sources, the Marlins offered Oakland a sweet deal within the last few days, one in which the A's would get Ramirez for a couple of minor-league players -- and the Marlins would pay about half the remaining money on Ramirez's contract.
The A's held off making the deal, because of concerns about a hand injury that has kept him out of the lineup since Friday. In the meantime, the Dodgers came in and agreed to take Ramirez's entire contract -- all $40 million of it.
That is the only part that matters. That taxpayers allowed themselves to get robbed (as all taxpayers who agree to fund a stadium do) is beside the point.
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The taxpayers never agreed to anything, it was the board of commissioners who have since been relieved of duty along with the Mayor. They've also launched an SEC investigation into the whole thing on suspicions of payoffs and supplying falsified financial information.
yankeehater
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What would be the point of replacing him now. I am sure they will do that once the season is over.
Dmncnby2k9
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Rangers gonna get Garza or Greinke, i just kno it.
Dmncnby2k9
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Wat episode of The Franchise was this on?
lol no, they just gave him a three year extension
yankeehater
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But they are having a hugely disappointing season. You really think they are going to bring him back?
Dmncnby2k9
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Now Marlins trade Josh Johnson for Mike Olt and others and they are set for their surprising run to the World Series as a WC next year.
This is his second year as manager. In his first year he won 96 games. I fucking hate him but yes, he is going to be back.
Blackace
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Eovaldi has the makings of a very good pitcher -- he's had a few tough luck decisions (as have many pitchers for the Dodgers) that makes his record look a lot worse than he's been this year. I'm okay with getting Hanley even though he's struggled lately. He certainly can't be any worse than what we've had and he still a pretty big name which I'm sure the new ownership is happy about. Even though he's older, he's still only 28 so the upside to this trade is potentially quite high.
<---This guy has been suggesting the Dodgers get rid of him for 4-5 years or so? He's a joke as a 1B. You can't have a guy hitting 15 HR or less as a starting 1B.. it just isn't good enough. Lack of power at the corners has been killing the team for years.
<---This guy has been suggesting the Dodgers get rid of him for 4-5 years or so? He's a joke as a 1B. You can't have a guy hitting 15 HR or less as a starting 1B.. it just isn't good enough. Lack of power at the corners has been killing the team for years.
Dominican Power
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Dodgers looking to go after Pence or Victorino and Dempster.
I think the main issue was that the Marlins didn't offer him a no trade clause.
haha no.
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It's the Marlins' policy to never issue a no-trade clause. Pretty obvious why.
Terrible, unspeakable things.
Yeah, but for Pujols' contract they wouldn't be able to trade him anyways.
weekend_warrior
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Who's this old guy on the Mets broadcast? Sounds 200 years old.
yankeehater
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It would be amazing if the A's got the Phils out from the Rollins contract. I doubt it happens though, the A's wont want to pay him and it doesnt do the Phils any good to pay most of his salary.
weekend_warrior
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Back-2-back off the Mets.
You jinxed the Pirates by changing your avatar!
Little Green Yoda
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To be fair, the bullpen is the biggest weakness right now. A starting pitcher or a real 2B would be nice but I don't know if I want to part with any top prospects for a rental SP at this point. If we weren't 6 games back, I'd be in favor of a stronger push. Both the Reds and Pirates have cupcake schedules and we can't seem to win head2head against them.
The team just needs to shore up its relief corps and play more consistently.
BFIB
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They do. I'm seeing Mo pulling some trade, or a 3 way trade to land Broxton.
Dominican Power
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Braun is a beast. Slugging over .600
A-Fraud didn't have time to inject super steroids into his hand to defend it before Felix hit him with a wild pitch.
Yeah im really ready to get rid of Correia
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Little Green Yoda
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After thinking about it some more, Mo might make a play for a SP if he knows Jaime is done for the year. Kelly has been good but who knows if he can keep this up once the league gets a look at him. Very doubtful we would net a big name but a solid innings eater wouldn't be a bad target. Bullpen should be the priority though.
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