October 5, 200421 yr Perhaps his knee is finally healthy Nice article on him. If his knee is over his past trouble, he is BY FAR the top FA in baseball, IMO. I'd take a completely healthy JD Drew over Beltran or Magglio. He may be the greatest college baseball player of all time and has more natural talent than Beltran or Pujols if he's back to 100%, IMO. He's the only 30/30 guy in the history of college baseball, and that includes Barry Bonds. If we have to trade Enc/Lo Duca and let Pavano go to have the money to sign Drew/Clement (or Paul Wilson), I'll take it! My offseason priority list: 1. A major bat (Drew, Beltran, Magglio or Delgado) 2. Sign a good #3 pitcher if Pavano is too expensive. Clement, Millwood (Philly has taken him down like NY did Armando), or Paul Wilson) 3. Resign Armando 4. Resign Lo Duca to a long term contract 1. Pierre 2. Castillo 3. JD Drew 4. Cabrera 5. Lowell 6. Conine 7. Gonzo 8. Redmond/other crap 1. AJ 2. Beckett 3. Clement or Paul Wilson 4. Willis 5. Valdez/Bump/Someone else Armando/Mota/Spoon/Fox (if healthy)/Seanez We probably can't afford this, but I can dream. Hell, while I'm dreamin', I'll keep Lo Duca and let Redmond walk. :thumbup
October 5, 200421 yr I agree that a fully healthy Drew is better than any of the outfield talent available this offseason, but it's a big freaking gamble, and I don't think we can commit about $10 million a season to a guy who's never been healthy with any consistency.
October 5, 200421 yr My offseason priority list: 1. A major bat (Drew, Beltran, Magglio or Delgado) 582719[/snapback] I really don't think we reallistically will sign any of those guys. :confused
October 5, 200421 yr you cant trade LaDuca unless u have another solid catcher,and it cant be redmond or willingham....how quick some people forget how this team was without a solid catcher...trust me the marlins FO will not make the same mistake 2 offseasons in a row...
October 5, 200421 yr you cant trade LaDuca unless u have another solid catcher,and it cant be redmond or willingham....how quick some people forget how this team was without a solid catcher...trust me the marlins FO will not make the same mistake 2 offseasons in a row... 582770[/snapback] Maybe you forgot we aren't playing in October. A good catcher can't make up for a woeful offense.
October 5, 200421 yr The upgrade to Drew easily offsets any "downgrade" in losing Lo Duca over a Willy/Red platoon. I actually a think that platoon matches a Lo Duca OBP and comes very close to the SLG.
October 5, 200421 yr forget Drew imo, he isnt healthy enough for the gamble 582733[/snapback] and magglio is? In my opinion Magglio would be more of a risk than Drew. Beltran would be out of our price range, as probably Delgado would, and Drew is an upgrade over Delgado in every way imaginable.
October 5, 200421 yr forget Drew imo, he isnt healthy enough for the gamble 582733[/snapback] and magglio is? In my opinion Magglio would be more of a risk than Drew. Beltran would be out of our price range, as probably Delgado would, and Drew is an upgrade over Delgado in every way imaginable. 583015[/snapback] I dont remember saying Magglio is
October 5, 200421 yr Our focus should be keeping our pitching togethor, not signing a bat. We need to keep Pavano... especially since Beckett-Burnett haven't shown they can keep healthy for a full season.
October 5, 200421 yr Sosa could be available. Of course, $17M is due him for next season and he has, I believe, an $18M option for '06. I bet we could make a deal with the Cubs - but they would have to pick up a lot of the paycheck and we would have to give up a big time prospect (Olsen) and maybe Enc to start the deal. I would love to get Drew as a FA - but I dont think we are going to sign any big name FA's. It could prove to be a smart move and help re-energize the fan base.
October 5, 200421 yr forget Drew imo, he isnt healthy enough for the gamble 582733[/snapback] and magglio is? In my opinion Magglio would be more of a risk than Drew. Beltran would be out of our price range, as probably Delgado would, and Drew is an upgrade over Delgado in every way imaginable. 583015[/snapback] I dont remember saying Magglio is 583090[/snapback] well, I covered all the big name free agents there. I was just saying that I feel Drew would be the best option.
October 5, 200421 yr Considering DL Drew will command $9+ million next year... I'd risk that money on Delgado. (Worth around $10-$13 million)
October 5, 200421 yr Delgado is also prone to injury, and on the downslide of his career. Jonny, if we make a move for Sosa expect to give up Josh Wilson. The Cubs have a dozen pitching prospects and very few infielders.
October 5, 200421 yr Delgado is also prone to injury, and on the downslide of his career. Jonny, if we make a move for Sosa expect to give up Josh Wilson. The Cubs have a dozen pitching prospects and very few infielders. 583419[/snapback] Why exactly is Delgado on the downslide of his career? Because he had his first injury of the last 8 years? The guy is still a force. Come on now..
October 6, 200421 yr Author forget Drew imo, he isnt healthy enough for the gamble 582733[/snapback] Pay Dr. Andrews a couple bones to check out his knee. If Dr. Andrews think he is over his knee injury, he's well worth the risk, IMO.
October 6, 200421 yr It'll be nice to have him just for the fact that he kills us everytime he steps up to the plate against us. But he isn't coming. Our budget won't be much bigger next year and if they are going to make room for somebody its going to have to be a blockbuster star.
October 6, 200421 yr Why exactly is Delgado on the downslide of his career? Because he had his first injury of the last 8 years? The guy is still a force. Come on now.. 583487[/snapback] He'll be 32 next year in Dominican years, and making less contact every year since his breakout 1998 campaign. Also he has suffered an injury that has made him miss time for the second time in three years.
October 6, 200421 yr forget Drew imo, he isnt healthy enough for the gamble 582733[/snapback] Pay Dr. Andrews a couple bones to check out his knee. If Dr. Andrews think he is over his knee injury, he's well worth the risk, IMO. 583504[/snapback] Doesn't Andrews do arms?
October 6, 200421 yr forget Drew imo, he isnt healthy enough for the gamble 582733[/snapback] and magglio is? In my opinion Magglio would be more of a risk than Drew. Beltran would be out of our price range, as probably Delgado would, and Drew is an upgrade over Delgado in every way imaginable. 583015[/snapback] I dont remember saying Magglio is 583090[/snapback] well, I covered all the big name free agents there. I was just saying that I feel Drew would be the best option. 583155[/snapback] Delgado doesn't have the injury streak, is a better power hitter and will be undervalued in the market because of his down year, Drew however will fetch top dollar. Delgado would also be one that would consider just a one year contract which is much more feasible considering the stability of this team. Plus power is about ten times more important than any other dimension a player brings to this team. All in all the Marlins had a solid average and obp at the end of the season the one spark that could immensely help this team is a big powerful bat.
October 6, 200421 yr Author forget Drew imo, he isnt healthy enough for the gamble 582733[/snapback] Pay Dr. Andrews a couple bones to check out his knee. If Dr. Andrews think he is over his knee injury, he's well worth the risk, IMO. 583504[/snapback] Doesn't Andrews do arms? 583773[/snapback] He does everything. He repairs MCL/ACL tears in knees as much as he does arms.
October 6, 200421 yr Author It'll be nice to have him just for the fact that he kills us everytime he steps up to the plate against us. But he isn't coming. Our budget won't be much bigger next year and if they are going to make room for somebody its going to have to be a blockbuster star. 583558[/snapback] Who qualifies as a blockbuster star?
October 6, 200421 yr forget Drew imo, he isnt healthy enough for the gamble 582733[/snapback] and magglio is? In my opinion Magglio would be more of a risk than Drew. Beltran would be out of our price range, as probably Delgado would, and Drew is an upgrade over Delgado in every way imaginable. 583015[/snapback] I dont remember saying Magglio is 583090[/snapback] well, I covered all the big name free agents there. I was just saying that I feel Drew would be the best option. 583155[/snapback] Delgado doesn't have the injury streak, is a better power hitter and will be undervalued in the market because of his down year, Drew however will fetch top dollar. Delgado would also be one that would consider just a one year contract which is much more feasible considering the stability of this team. Plus power is about ten times more important than any other dimension a player brings to this team. All in all the Marlins had a solid average and obp at the end of the season the one spark that could immensely help this team is a big powerful bat. 583958[/snapback] I disagree that Drew will get as much money this year as an established star like Delgado.
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