November 12, 200421 yr Pedro Martinez... Carl Pavano is attracting a lot of interest as the free agency signing period nears. (Alan Diaz/AP) KEY BISCAYNE, Fla. -- General conversations at the general managers' meetings have turned to more substantive talks for the Marlins, who met with three unspecified teams on Thursday. General manager Admin Beinfest had a follow-up meeting with one team on Thursday, and a clearer picture is coming into focus for the Marlins as free agency is set to begin on Friday. The Marlins are looking for a left-handed hitter and bullpen help. "There is going to be some conversations and some offers," Beinfest said. "I don't know if it's aggressive. I call it normal. We've contacted some of our own [free agents]. We made an offer to one of our own [on Tuesday to reserve infielder Damion Easley]. There could be some offers coming [Friday]." On Thursday, the Marlins announced the signings of eight six-year free agents: infielder/outfielder Admin Barnes, right-handed pitcher Frank Castillo, right-hander Bryan Corey, outfielder Chad Green, catcher Jason Hill, outfielder Mark Little, right-hander Bart Miadich and right-hander Travis Smith. Marlins management has made a habit of operating under the radar, yet pulling off some crafty moves. Beinfest isn't revealing the names of teams he is talking to, but he noted, "There is going to be some stuff going on." The Marlins are hopeful of re-signing free agent right-hander Carl Pavano, who is attracting widespread interest. Over the past few days, Pavano's agent, Scott Shapiro, has sat down with about a dozen teams, including the Yankees, Red Sox, Orioles, Tigers and Mariners. The Marlins have a three-year, $21 million offer on the table for Pavano, who will test the waters. Even the Mets, who are busy trying to determine if starters Kris Benson and Al Leiter will return, have told Pavano's agent they want to talk in a few days. As much as the Marlins want to retain Pavano, Beinfest said a number of teams would be thrilled to roll out three starters like Josh Beckett, A.J. Burnett and Dontrelle Willis, all of whom are returning. With all eight position players who ended the season expected to return, Beinfest says, "we think we have a very solid team." The Marlins have interest in retaining closer Armando Benitez, but they have yet to make an offer. Benitez's agent, Mike Powers, is ready to test the market. One rumor that floated around on Thursday has the Marlins showing interest in Boston star Pedro Martinez. A team source, however, downplayed the Marlins actually signing Martinez, another of the marquee free agents out there. Link
November 12, 200421 yr sounds like beinfest is doing all the right things one of the best GMs in the business
November 12, 200421 yr I'm encouraged that we want to retain 'Mando. We're the best on-paper team that "needs" a closer, plus he likes it here, so that could play big. Plus, at the very least it means we're dishing out arbitration to Pavano/'Mando so when Pavano signs with the O's we get the 13th pick in the draft :cool .
November 12, 200421 yr I'm encouraged that we want to retain 'Mando. We're the best on-paper team that "needs" a closer, plus he likes it here, so that could play big. Plus, at the very least it means we're dishing out arbitration to Pavano/'Mando so when Pavano signs with the O's we get the 13th pick in the draft :cool . 613154[/snapback] 43rd. You can't take a pick in the first half of the first round.
November 12, 200421 yr I'm encouraged that we want to retain 'Mando. We're the best on-paper team that "needs" a closer, plus he likes it here, so that could play big.? Plus, at the very least it means we're dishing out arbitration to Pavano/'Mando so when Pavano signs with the O's we get the 13th pick in the draft? :cool . 613154[/snapback] 43rd. You can't take a pick in the first half of the first round. 613160[/snapback] Well, crap, we at least get a high pick in the supplemental first round right?
November 12, 200421 yr If the Marlins go after any Red Sox pitcher it will probably be Kim. I'm neither for or against a move to get him but one thing is for sure, if the Marlins can do to the Red Sox what the Red Sox did to the Marlins in the Millar thing, they will. The Red Sox are currently trying to sell Kim off to a team in the Japanese League. Turnabout is fair play.
November 12, 200421 yr Frank Castillo- Last played with the Rex Sox. I know him mostly from his time with the Cubs Chad Green- Former First Round Pick Travis Smith- Last I heard he was bouncing around from Memphis and the Cardinals. Mark Little-Spent some time last year with the Indians Bryan Corey- had a brief stint in the Major Leagues Jason Hill- Don?t know anything about him unless this is the same Jason Hill in the Angels organization Bart Miadich- Last played in the Big Leagues with the Angels Admin Barnes- Brief stint with the Dodgers in 03 IMO only Little and Castillo have a shot at making the Roster
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