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Well I have many favorites so I will have to go 3 and 2 Favorites: Juan Pierre,Mike Lowell,Miguel Cabrera Least Favorite: Nate Bump,Darren Oliver

12/12/2003 2:15 PM ET Myriad of moves could be on tap Much activity expected as Winter Meetings begin By Barry M. Bloom / MLB.com Talk continues of a deal that would send Alex Rodriguez to Boston for Manny Ramirez. (Linda Kaye/AP) NEW ORLEANS -- The first pitch of the 2003 Winter Meetings was tossed on Friday morning by agent Scott Boras, who held an off-the-cuff press conference in the lobby of the New Orleans Marriott. Boras, who handles four of baseball's biggest stars, may hold the key to the meetings. Dressed in workout clothes, Boras addressed the futures of free agents Greg Maddux and Ivan Rodriguez and the status of a trade of Kevin Brown from the Dodgers to Yankees and a blockbuster that would send Alex Rodriguez from Texas to Boston. Meanwhile, Giants manager Felipe Alou, Mets manager Art Howe and Dodgers vice president Tommy Lasorda alternately held court. Lasorda played with babies in carriages and hugged elderly ladies. But Boras produced the news in a hotel that is contained and cozy, unlike the sprawling expanse of the Opryland Hotel in Nashville, where these meetings were held last year. Brown, who as a veteran of more than 10 big league seasons and the last five with his current team, can veto any trade. He is on his way to the New York Yankees for Jeff Weaver, also a Boras client. Boras obviously is contending with issues for the two pitchers, but said the path seems to be cleared toward completing the deal. "I've got one issue to take care of with the Dodgers and I assume that if we resolve that issue we'll fire away," Boras said about Brown. "We're taking care of the contract elements first before we wave the no-trade clause. We had this discussion before. We talked about the probable places he would go and New York is on the list. I don't see any problems." Weaver is a native of Northridge, Calif., just miles from Dodger Stadium. After meeting with Dodgers general manager Dan Evans for several hours on Thursday night, Boras said the Dodgers have no intention of using Weaver in another deal and that he will remain in Los Angeles. "For Jeff he gets to come home," Boras said. "That's pretty nice. He gets into a rotation. He knows he's going to get his 32 to 33 starts." According to Boras, the Yankees seem to have agreed to make adjustments to account for the difference in the cost of charter flights from his home near Atlanta to New York compared to those from Atlanta and Los Angeles. Brown was also seeking similar placement of his tickets for games at Yankee Stadium as compared to the ones he received at Dodger Stadium. "That's a minor consideration," Boras said. "There's no additional compensation for Brown waving his no-trade rights. This deal is being done primarily for Kevin's family. He wants to get closer to the East Coast. [Yankees general manager Brian] Cashman went over all the language of the contract and there's nothing in it that's in any way an issue for the Yankees." Boras also hinted that the Yankees could be in the market for Maddux, an 18-year veteran and former Atlanta Brave who is 11 wins shy of the 300-win plateau, a mark reached this past season with the Yankees by Roger Clemens. The Yankees could sign Maddux to replace Andy Pettitte, who signed as a free agent with the Houston Astros on Thursday. "The Yankees have told me that they're still seeking a veteran pitcher," Boras said. "I'm not sure that their pursuits are done. There was talk about them signing both Pettitte and [trading for] Brown at the same time. They still have an interest in starting pitching. It will just depend on the maneuvering they do with their other players." As far as Alex Rodriguez and the remainder of his 10-year, $252 million contract possibly going to the Red Sox for Manny Ramirez for the remainder of his eight-year, $160 million deal, Boras said the fate of the trade is now in the hands of the owners -- John Henry for the Red Sox and Tom Hicks for the Rangers. On such a deal, then, rides the fate of incumbent Red Sox shortstop Nomar Garciaparra, who is expected to be traded if Boston gets Rodriguez. "Alex has given them the consent to talk because he has a no-trade clause," Boras said. "That's all he can do. There's positives and negatives from both sides in this deal. Both teams have got to put their plan in place soon. They need to make a decision. So the timetable has to be rapid. I'm not looking at a three-way deal, but obviously if they get Alex there has to be a third team involved because Boston has to get rid of Nomar. I imagine that would be in place before they even do the deal with Texas." On Ivan Rodriquez, a premier free agent catcher who just starred for the World Series champion Florida Marlins, the Christmas shopping is just beginning. "We're beginning that process this afternoon and we'll talk to a number of teams," Boras said. "He's given me a list of 10 teams he's interested in." Barry M. Bloom is a national reporter for MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.

Dealing strengths: Sometime before June, Burnett is expected to rejoin the rotation after undergoing Tommy John surgery in early May. That gives the Marlins a surplus of proven starters. Most likely to be dealt is arbitration-eligible left-hander Mark Redman, who tied for the team high with 14 wins. The Marlins dealt several key minor leaguers during the season to obtain Urbina and outfielder Jeff Conine. So the depth to deal at the minor league level isn't what it was. However, the minor league system has some quality players that could be used as trade bait, if need be. Joe Frisaro is a reporter for MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs. hmmm?

Friday December 12,2003 Pembroke Lakes Mall 5:00 pm- 9:00 pm Saturday December 13,2003 City Place 9:00 am- 11:00 am Dadeland Mall 1:00pm- 4:00 pm Aventura Mall 5:00 pm- 9:00 pm Sunday December14,2003 Dolphin Mall 12:00 md -4:00pm

Did any one go to Westland Mall today?

The Florida Marlins entice Pudge with more money http://www.foxsports.com/content/view?contentId=1928568

The trophy was awesome I took pictures of ithe trophy and with the trophy.I also registered for sign ball of D-Train Drawing and picked up a calendar,which i had already recieve in there last game with the Mets.I got lucky and won a sign Poster of Lowell,Castillo & D Train and a towel..it was fun..Go Marlins :dkdance :brigginbounce

I have all of the players bobble heads ...it was expensive buying them...alll good luck any thing marlin flys now !

YAY ! at least we have them being resonable..Go Castillo and Go lowell.....Pudge Good luck with you getting any where with that demand !..Go marlins

from the way ur talkin i can assume u are new to the forums and no 1 wil give him that money..he will either have to lower his demand or find himself playin in japan...around here no 1 wants him anymore omg..like for real..this site has fans that all they do is criticize someone...no i am not new to the forum ,just my opinion ..damn ! whats wrong with the way i am talking...

Wow...Well i wonder who will give him what he wants..I mean damn it sucks to know he might not be back...

Boynton Beach Mall 12:00 MD-4:00PM Westland Mall 12:00 md-1PM Also the following week at Pembroke lakes Mall DadeLand Mall Dolphin Mall :invasion There might be a Mall invasion

didn't you already post this topic (in other words), mb21? Maybe Maybe not...does it matter..people always bring up same topics in conversations....I had asked in Title:Marlins in 2004 now I'm asking how far will they get this upcoming year.... :santa

Well if they play hard ball and play it with love and put their minds to it like they did this year they can probably make it far enough or win it again :jump

I think they will be an awesome team.They will give many teams a hard time ... :marlins

SIGNING Tuesday to a four-year contract that would pay the All-Star third baseman $32 million. But there's a catch. Lowell The contract would kick in only if the Marlins get a new stadium deal approved.If a new stadium is not approved, the contract becomes a one-year deal with a player option, leaving the decision to remain with the club up to Lowell. omg wHAT ? huh ? ok

after Pudge signs a deal....sure why not i like ugi...go marlins !! :group Yoo Hooo any one care about ugi...seems lik ethe marlins have money ..they are doing deals.... :marlins

Well he is an awesome catcher ,but and 10 million a year seems reasonable t me too...just hope that the marlins have the money.....

Ladies & Gentlemen......Speak out in regards to signing back Castillo and the contract Deal... Also what you see in the future for the Marlins ....

YAY GO MARLINS ...HA HA WE GOT CASTILLO....MARLINS TEAM OF MANY MORE SHOCKING NEWS TO BRING !!! YAY

Thank You to those that support my site the same way I support this one.As fans we should support the team ,doesn't matter if it's a girl or guy.We ladies also know about sports and have yet to prove more.Sorry if it bothers some of you to have a site or mention it here. I on the other hand am a true fan.And please if you have nothing nice to say then don't say nothing.

OOH WELL SORRY...WHAT ARE WE FANS OR HATERS.. IF WE ARE FANS THEN WE SHOULD SUPPORT OUR TEAM AND ALL SITES THAT SUPPORT THE FLORIDA MARLINS. I SUPPORT THIS SITE AND MAKE SURE THAT MANY OTHERS KNOW OF IT .WHY? BECAUSE THOSE THAT ARE NOT FANS OR WNAT TO BE FANS SHOULD TRY TO GET MORE INVOLVED....ALSO I DON'T MAKE PROFITS OF MY SITE IS SIMPLY A SITE WITH PICS NEWS AND UPDATES THATS ALLL!!

uMM EXCUSE ME DO YOU KNOW? I REALLY DON'T THINK SOO OK..I HAVE BEEN A FAN SINCE 1995 SO BUZZ OFF ..SAY WHAT YOU WANT AND THINK WHAT YOU WANT

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