November 21, 200421 yr Report: Marlins make offer to Leiter Team proposes one-year contract to left-hander By Joe Frisaro / MLB.com MIAMI -- A chance to pitch is just one of the options the Marlins appear to be dangling to veteran left-hander Al Leiter. According to published reports, the Marlins have offered Leiter a one-year contract and the option of moving into the broadcast booth as a television analyst after he retires. The Newark Star-Ledger reported that Leiter has received an offer from the Marlins. The Miami Herald and South Florida Sun-Sentinel also reported the Marlins' interest in Leiter. A source told MLB.com that it would take about $7 million to sign Leiter, who is also thinking about returning to the Mets or signing with the Yankees. A member of the Marlins' 1997 World Series championship team, Leiter has a South Florida home in Weston. Traded to the Mets in a deal that brought back A.J. Burnett, Leiter could be an alternative starting pitcher on a staff that may lose free agent All-Star Carl Pavano. Leiter broke in with the Yankees in 1987. Last year, with the Mets, the veteran was 10-8 with a 3.21 ERA. Leiter was with the Marlins in 1996 and 1997. He was 27-21 in 55 starts for Florida. The prospect of Leiter serving on the Marlins broadcast team in the future could be intriguing. Leiter was part of the Fox broadcast team during the playoffs, and Marlins TV play-by-play announcer Len Kasper signed a multi-year contract to broadcast for the Cubs on Friday. The Marlins are also working on re-signing backup infielder Damion Easley. The team could be close to losing veteran backup catcher Mike Redmond, who has spent his entire career in the Marlins organization. The relocated Washington team and the Phillies, along with eight American League clubs, have interest in Redmond. http://florida.marlins.mlb.com/NASApp/mlb/...s_fla&fext=.jsp
November 21, 200421 yr Author what do you guys think of Leiter calling Marlins games after his career is over
November 21, 200421 yr what do you guys think of Leiter calling Marlins games after his career is over 619297[/snapback] I think it would be great but he would probably be a color man. He was the only thing worth listening to during the playoffs. He seems to understand teh concept that color guys are there to provide cool info..which he did.
November 22, 200421 yr what do you guys think of Leiter calling Marlins games after his career is over 619297[/snapback] It would be freaking amazing.
November 22, 200421 yr Who replaces Boog if he ever gets charged with rape? :blink: :whistle 619388[/snapback] Mrs. Minervini or will it be Mr. Sugalski? :shifty
November 22, 200421 yr what do you guys think of Leiter calling Marlins games after his career is over 619297[/snapback] It would be freaking amazing. 619390[/snapback] He should be a part time player and a part time announcer :lol Every 5th day we can bring someone new in :lol
November 22, 200421 yr Good as long as its an one-year deal. Leiter's been a good, however limited in his durability, pitcher for a bad defensive team.
November 22, 200421 yr Boog, Tommy, and Al on FSN Florida...not bad 619330[/snapback] Kick out Tommy and then it's one of the best broadcasting teams in baseball.
November 22, 200421 yr Boog, Tommy, and Al on FSN Florida...not bad 619330[/snapback] Kick out Tommy and then it's one of the best broadcasting teams in baseball. 619935[/snapback] Tommy Hutton is what makes that booth.
November 22, 200421 yr Boog, Tommy, and Al on FSN Florida...not bad 619330[/snapback] Kick out Tommy and then it's one of the best broadcasting teams in baseball. 619935[/snapback] You have got to be kidding me. :plain
November 22, 200421 yr Boog, Tommy, and Al on FSN Florida...not bad 619330[/snapback] Kick out Tommy and then it's one of the best broadcasting teams in baseball. 619935[/snapback] Why the hate on T-Money?
November 23, 200421 yr Current Marlins > Old Marlins > Non-Marlins Lenny Harris > Greg Colbrunn > Barry Bonds
November 23, 200421 yr Current Marlins > Old Marlins > Non-Marlins Lenny Harris > Greg Colbrunn > Barry Bonds 620214[/snapback] Agreed Lenny Harris owns Barry Bonds
November 23, 200421 yr Current Marlins > Old Marlins > Non-Marlins Lenny Harris > Greg Colbrunn > Barry Bonds 620214[/snapback] Agreed Lenny Harris owns Barry Bonds 620512[/snapback] :lol Greg Colbrunn is a name from way back. I remember watching him play with Quilvio Veres on the right side of the infield. Good times.
November 23, 200421 yr Current Marlins > Old Marlins > Non-Marlins Lenny Harris > Greg Colbrunn > Barry Bonds 620214[/snapback] Agreed Lenny Harris owns Barry Bonds 620512[/snapback] Of course he does Why this is up for debate is beyond me
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