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MARLINS NOTEBOOK
Run-producing Mondesi fits Marlins needs (and wishes)
Source: Yankees discuss trade
BY CLARK SPENCER
cspencer@herald.com
The pace is quickening on the trading front for the Marlins, who have talked to the Yankees about Ra?l Mondesi in their quest to obtain a run-producing outfielder, according to a major-league source.
While the Marlins also are interested in Padres outfielder Rondell White, Mondesi also fits their needs.
The veteran right fielder is hitting .259 with 16 home runs and 48 RBI. He is in the final year of a contract that pays him $13 million, all but $7 million of which is being picked up by the Toronto Blue Jays.
It's uncertain what the Marlins would have to give up to obtain Mondesi.
But the Yankees could be willing to part with Mondesi, who angered management when he recently complained about playing time.
The Marlins, who closed to within three games of the wild-card leading Phillies with Saturday's victory over Philadelphia, could be ready to pull off a deal within the next couple of days. Thursday is the nonwaiver trading deadline.
Personally, I'd rather stick with Cabrera. Mondesi has a bad attitude and can be a cancer in the clubhouse. Plus, we're winning with Miguel in LF.
If it aint broke, then don't fix it.
Thoughts??