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Marlins bid for slugger Carlos Delgado By Mike Berardino Staff writer Posted January 8 2005 The Marlins couldn't convince David Dellucci or Tino Martinez to come to South Florida this winter. Undeterred, club officials have set their sights substantially higher in the search for a left-handed bat, entering the bidding for former Toronto Blue Jays slugger Carlos Delgado. According to industry sources, the Marlins have offered a three-year deal in excess of $30 million for the left-handed hitting first baseman. Delgado, who makes his offseason home in Puerto Rico, is said to be giving the offer serious consideration. David Sloane, the player's Coral Springs-based agent, would not confirm or deny the offer but did say he had talked this week to the club about Delgado. "We have spoken to the Marlins," Sloane said late Friday night, "and we'll speak again." Early offseason speculation about a possible Marlins bid proved baseless as the club went about filling holes in its bullpen and starting rotation. But early this week, Marlins General Manager Admin Beinfest called Sloane to express interest in Delgado. By Thursday the Marlins had made a formal offer that was at least competitive with a previously reported bid from the Baltimore Orioles (three years, $30 million). The New York Mets, Texas Rangers and Los Angeles Dodgers are among Delgado's other suitors, with the Mets expected to stay in the running even if they land free-agent outfielder Carlos Beltran. According to a source involved in the bidding, at least a half dozen teams are considered "viable candidates" to land Delgado, who made $68 million over the past four seasons. The Yankees, who signed Martinez in late December, aren't among those bidders. With a projected payroll already higher than their 2005 budget of $60 million, the Marlins wouldn't seem to have the wherewithal to add a player of Delgado's ilk. But owner Jeffrey Loria has produced "special money" before to sign a perennial All-Star in January, that being catcher Pudge Rodriguez two years ago. That deal, however, was for one year and was heavily deferred. Landing Delgado for the next three years would represent a far more serious investment. It also would provide a massive power infusion to a lineup that finished 12th in the National League in home runs last season, 11th in runs and 12th in slugging. Delgado would immediately become the top lefty power threat in club history, surpassing Cliff Floyd. Delgado, 32, finished second in the American League Most Valuable Player voting in 2003 and was fourth in 2000. He has averaged 36 home runs and 114 RBI the past nine seasons, hitting at least 38 homers five times. Last year was the first time in five seasons he failed to top 100 walks. Delgado has no particular ties to South Florida but he would be a short flight away from his family in Puerto Rico. He likes the area, a friend said, and has been in Miami at least twice this winter. Signing Delgado would leave the Marlins with a logjam in the outfield, where Jeff Conine would return with Juan Encarnacion and his $4.45 million salary landing on the bench. The Marlins could seek to pair arbitration-eligible pitcher A.J. Burnett in a trade with Encarnacion that could free up as much as $8.5 million. The Delgado bid is independent from the club's efforts to sign catcher Paul Lo Duca to a three-year extension in the $16 million to $18 million range. An agreement, according to someone familiar with the negotiations, is "very close." COMEBACK TRAIL Marlins right fielder Juan Encarnacion, coming off surgery on his left (non-throwing) shoulder, is home in the Dominican Republic and working with Edgar Diaz, the former trainer for Ivan Rodriguez. According to agent Eric Goldschmidt, Encarnacion has started swinging a bat and expects to be ready for the start of spring training. "From all he's told me, everything is good," Goldschmidt said. Encarnacion is due $4.45 million in 2005 and can be a free agent after the season, but the Marlins have been unable to move his contract. Mike Berardino can be reached at mberardino@sun-sentinel.com

I THINK WE SHOULD TRY AND GET THIS GUY HES NOT HAPPY IN L.A AND HES LEFTY,OUTFEILDER, AND POWER ALL WE NEED IN ONE PLAYER

I would definetly take Vazquez for AJ.? And Vazquez would welcome playing in Miami.? Here's why: Vazquez, a native of Puerto Rico, considered the West Coast to be too far away from his home. From Newsday. I have had this argument before, but Latin ballplayers seem to be more comfortable being closer to their native homes (exception, Vlad, which seemed to shock a lot of people). If we were included in that deal, there would have to be some cash thrown in for us to handle Vaz's contract. Other than that, I say trade AJ if you can because I have a feeling he is not going to want to stay with us. 641420[/snapback] I dont want to trade burnett ether but think about it for a minute 1.Will his arm hold up? 2.Is there realy a chance of resigning this guy? this is a perfect oportunity to get rid of ENC and not lose AJ for nothing, and for all of you that think Vazquez sucks remeber a guy named Benitez and what he did down here

There is no reason for Arizona to want Enc. 641176[/snapback] sure there is, free Right Fielder with a good arm 641181[/snapback] And force either Tracy or Hairston to the bench? Both much younger and both much better with a bat? 641193[/snapback] DID I MENTION HE WAS FREE? SIT HIM ON THE BENCH DONT NEED TO START HIM

There is no reason for Arizona to want Enc. 641176[/snapback] sure there is, free Right Fielder with a good arm

i think they should and it should be like this FLA Gets Vazquez NYY Johnson Ari Burnett ENC Stokes And NYY pay ENC contract and most of Vazquez (dont forget they realy want RJ) After we get rid of ENC horrible contract we can go after Perez or Milton and have money for a hitter Vazquez Lieter Beckett Willis Perez or Milton Mota Alfonseca Sponny Jones Readling Lefty Pierre Castillo Loduca Cabs Lowell Connie FA Sea Bass Thats a pretty good team

AJ WANTS TO GO TO NEW YORK THEY HAVE A REAL GOOD PITCHER IN JAIVER VAZQUEZ THAT AT THIS POINT CANT GO BACK SO LETS MAKE THIS DEAL NOW THAT WE GOT A SECOUND CHANCE AND WHO KNOWS MAYBEE WE CAN THROW IN ENC

am in mariners please

how bout us going after someone that will fill up all the viods we have. i know a guy u guys might know him to his name is cliff floyd Outfeilder(Check) Lefty(check) power hitter(check) and the mets are tring to get rid of him Pierre Castillo Cabs Floyd Lowell Loduca Conine Gonzo :o

How much for the bat? 617333[/snapback] Give me an offer I can't pass up lol 617394[/snapback] $45 plus shipping. 617615[/snapback] lol

How much for the bat? 617333[/snapback] Give me an offer I can't pass up lol

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Miami Herald "Neither club would discuss the conversations, but the Marlins are known to be looking for a left-handed bat and bullpen help, and Pittsburgh might be willing to part with some of its pitchers as well as slugging first baseman Daryle Ward, a left-handed hitter who doesn't strike out much and is eligible for salary arbitration."

Nah buddy am making my own money don?t worry bout me and keep playing ur mvp baseball, eating donuts and being on these forums with a sched like that I see why u have so much time for all the Criticism

i really hope ur 8...lets go ahead and get beltran and victor martinez while were at it

How quickly we forget ramon castro hell hit 15-20 hr a year and repalce a hall of famer and he seop well replace dlee do u guys not get it were slowly transforming into the 98 marlins come on guys we lose lowell say bye to pavs and mando no one wants to play for a loser and if u think dave dellicui is the marlins savoir and put up mike lowell type numbers ur crazy don't want to be pesamistic but cabs and connine carung a team on there backs come on stop makeing excuses for this magement what we need is a owner with the guts to pull off what pat reaily did and bring in a superstar and pretty much let the fans pay there contract I mean try looking for heat tixs cuz ur not finding them that's what we need a real owner not one that's no willing to put a meidocre team on the field ps now its a great time to pick up fans cuz of that 0-6 team.... 597356[/snapback] Please read an English book. :blink: As for people wanting Lo Duca at first, isn't he about 5'8? Only guys over 6'0 tall should play first base on a full time schedule. 597566[/snapback] Nole, you can't argue facts here. It doesn't matter that LoDuca is too short to play first, it doesn't matter that Willingham isn't ready and may never be or that Delucci is a subpar benchplayer at best because when people here make up their minds nothing you say is going to change their bush league opinions. :thumbup 597825[/snapback] alright buddy its time to calm down as i said i dont care bout my grammer am not planing on becoming an english teacher but it dosnt matter am sure ur a fat guy that just sits on his chiar all day wating for somene to post to coreect them aand make u feel like u have a perpose in this world

Y is it every time I post I get someone to corect my spelling by now u should knoe I don't care.....I guess its a defence makenism cause I sapeak the truth and not a person that dreams to much j will for mvp please wake up

How quickly we forget ramon castro hell hit 15-20 hr a year and repalce a hall of famer and he seop well replace dlee do u guys not get it were slowly transforming into the 98 marlins come on guys we lose lowell say bye to pavs and mando no one wants to play for a loser and if u think dave dellicui is the marlins savoir and put up mike lowell type numbers ur crazy don't want to be pesamistic but cabs and connine carung a team on there backs come on stop makeing excuses for this magement what we need is a owner with the guts to pull off what pat reaily did and bring in a superstar and pretty much let the fans pay there contract I mean try looking for heat tixs cuz ur not finding them that's what we need a real owner not one that's no willing to put a meidocre team on the field ps now its a great time to pick up fans cuz of that 0-6 team....

That we are not getting the stadium becuase of all the negative talk about trading lowell be hinting whats to come ?