minus Posted June 20, 2003 Share Posted June 20, 2003 http://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/basebal...-sports-marlins Scouts about According to a major league source, the Marlins recently expressed interest in San Diego Padres outfielder Rondell White. Sources said the Padres are eager to unload White, who is making $5 million in the last year of his contract. It's unclear what Cabrera's promotion might mean in this context, but his versatility likely keeps White on the Marlins' radar. Marlins second baseman Luis Castillo, whom the Padres have long coveted, also can be a free agent at season's end. He is making $4.85 million this year and his inclusion in a deal for White would make it payroll neutral. Padres special assistant Ted Simmons was at Pro Player Stadium for the second consecutive night. White, 31, returned to the lineup Thursday in Colorado after missing five games with a strained hamstring. He was batting .299 with 11 home runs and 33 RBI. The Cincinnati Reds, also reported to have interest in Castillo, had a scout at Thursday's game Mike Berardino can be reached at [email protected]. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wild Card Posted June 20, 2003 Share Posted June 20, 2003 See, Edcanes is always right... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DurableTear Posted June 20, 2003 Share Posted June 20, 2003 yup... never doubt Ed or dawg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hotcorner Posted June 20, 2003 Share Posted June 20, 2003 I don't think this necessarily bodes well Josh... If Cabrera's going to be playing a lot in left field, why would they invest prospects and money into a guy like White who would be at best a 1/2 year rental platooning out there? Why not just platoon Cabrera with what we've got out there? Unless they're thinking full-time LF for White and moving Cabs to 3B.... If it's just an opportunity to move Castillo's contract, I can understand it. But I would like them to get some young talent too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wild Card Posted June 20, 2003 Share Posted June 20, 2003 Well I never said I supported this trade once I heard Cabs was called-up. NOW I'm hoping Cabs produces sooner rather than later... It isn't expected to come into your first game and go 2-4, or even your 10th game and do that, but I think this is the kind of kid that can do that... I no longer see this trade going down, unless Cabs does horrible...(I don't see that...) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJBurnett34 Posted June 20, 2003 Share Posted June 20, 2003 I Hope we get Rondell, I Know Luis wil be traded. We already have a good lead off hitter and we dont need another one (even thouh i Like Luis better than Pierre). We can use White in our bench and the Padres can really use Castillo.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wild Card Posted June 20, 2003 Share Posted June 20, 2003 WHITE WOULD NOT BE A RESERVE! HE WOULD START! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramp Posted June 20, 2003 Share Posted June 20, 2003 forget White... Cabs is here..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xdannyx25 Posted June 20, 2003 Share Posted June 20, 2003 I Hope we get Rondell, I Know Luis wil be traded. We already have a good lead off hitter and we dont need another one (even thouh i Like Luis better than Pierre). We can use White in our bench and the Padres can really use Castillo.... its not about lead off hitters, we dont need a lead off hitter, your underrating that 2nd base will be empty, thats a big position to take for someone else besides luis castillo, and that they will probably be really cheap, so experience may be limited Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramp Posted June 20, 2003 Share Posted June 20, 2003 Ramon Vazquez.... his stats arent great, maybe not even good but he is young and cheap.... but we arent getting Rondell so forget it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AGonzalez11 Posted June 20, 2003 Share Posted June 20, 2003 I don't know about White...He hasn't had 20+ HR since 1999...If we're going to spend 5-6 mil on someone we might as well make it worthwhile...We need a big time RBI guy to seriously compete...Bring Brian Giles here! He's a bargain at $8 mil IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramp Posted June 20, 2003 Share Posted June 20, 2003 Giles isnt going anywhere unless you 'wow' the Pirates... i think Rondell's deal is on the back burner for now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AGonzalez11 Posted June 20, 2003 Share Posted June 20, 2003 http://www.post-gazette.com/sports/columni...0527smizik2.asp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramp Posted June 20, 2003 Share Posted June 20, 2003 i stand corrected.... Giles for Adrian Gonzalez and a pitching prospect? not enough probably Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wild Card Posted June 20, 2003 Share Posted June 20, 2003 If what you just posted is true, Ramp, if that deal DOESN'T happen, someone in that FO is gonna get slapped! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramp Posted June 20, 2003 Share Posted June 20, 2003 If what you just posted is true, Ramp, if that deal DOESN'T happen, someone in that FO is gonna get slapped! that's my idea... not from the article Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wild Card Posted June 20, 2003 Share Posted June 20, 2003 0o0o0o0o0.... Well, what did they say the Pirates were looking for in the article...? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramp Posted June 20, 2003 Share Posted June 20, 2003 how about reading it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wild Card Posted June 20, 2003 Share Posted June 20, 2003 I am doing other things! lol... It would be easier to read a slight overview... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xdannyx25 Posted June 20, 2003 Share Posted June 20, 2003 i stand corrected.... Giles for Adrian Gonzalez and a pitching prospect? not enough probably everyone is a bargain to marlins fans, but when the player starts having a few games bad you hate the guy (pudge, pavano.....) but when CJ, preston, antonio.... were having bad season*s*!! everyone wanted them to stay even though they were getting paid big bucs not even close to enough, unless they get someone good players in return hes not going anywhere. and back to the topic, im about 95% sure were not going to get white. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Posted June 20, 2003 Share Posted June 20, 2003 Hate it.... Why would they trade a young guy who always gets hurt for an older guy who always gets hurt? Whats the point of that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wild Card Posted June 20, 2003 Share Posted June 20, 2003 Because the older guy is a proven 30+ HR hitter... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramp Posted June 20, 2003 Share Posted June 20, 2003 Because the older guy is a proven 30+ HR hitter... i think DT was referring to Rondell White Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Posted June 20, 2003 Share Posted June 20, 2003 I think DT is Joe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramp Posted June 20, 2003 Share Posted June 20, 2003 I think DT is Joe my bad... i saw the Rocco pic... and assumed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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