Fishfan79 Posted July 8, 2005 Share Posted July 8, 2005 if Alex wants 4 years and 28 million no the marlins wont sign him. If he wants 4 years and 20 million they will sign him. He is a great player for us but he will go elsewhere for more cash. Unless he gives us a large discount. And yes Gammons is a huge red sox homer. He is also the guy that stated the option of Hanely in the AJ trade in the beginning. So who knows what is up there. But, I dont think AJ is heading to boston. I think he is staying here or else perhaps NY or maybe even Texas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fauowls44 Posted July 8, 2005 Share Posted July 8, 2005 I'm sure Alex will command a big salary next year, but just looking at the other MLB teams, it's hard to find one that A. needs a starting shortstop and B. could afford to pay AGon what he'll likely want. The big spenders: The NYs, Boston, LAD, LAA, Baltimore, Cubs...all have starting SS depending on what the Cubs do with Nomar. The club, besides possibly Chicago, that would need a SS and could potentially pay a Rollins type contract would be Arizona (starting Royce Clayton). Alex would be a huge upgrade for them, so maybe they shell out the money. The only other possibility I could see would be San Francisco if decide they are sellers and trade Vizquel at the deadline. The Phillies really screwed the Marlins I believe when they signed Rollins to that deal. Rollins is a good defensive player with more speed and historically a better overall bat. But I think most GM's are smart enough to recognize that AGon is GREAT in the field and could live with a little less offense and therefore would give him a similar deal. However, there are very few in the league that have the money and a need. If the bidding goes beyond $6mil per year or past a 3 year deal, I think the Marlins pass. They have Andino in AA who they say has a ML ready glove and Josh Wilson has been in our system for years now. There's also the possibility of a trade for a young, inexpensive player like Ramirez. I just hope we don't go with the Royce Clayton's of the world. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishfan79 Posted July 8, 2005 Share Posted July 8, 2005 actually, the Cubs dont have one. Nomar was on a one year contract. So really they will be in the market I bet they will be eyeing too. I hope he stays, dont get me wrong. I think he is what makes Castillo a gold glove player. But, you never know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandman316 Posted July 8, 2005 Author Share Posted July 8, 2005 actually, the Cubs dont have one. Nomar was on a one year contract. So really they will be in the market I bet they will be eyeing too. I hope he stays, dont get me wrong. I think he is what makes Castillo a gold glove player. But, you never know. 845739[/snapback] Great ANOTHER Marlin that might become a Cub!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cambridge Marlin Posted July 8, 2005 Share Posted July 8, 2005 They have Andino in AA who they say has a ML ready glove and Josh Wilson has been in our system for years now. There's also the possibility of a trade for a young, inexpensive player like Ramirez. I just hope we don't go with the Royce Clayton's of the world. 845735[/snapback] What is Andino's bat like, I heard that he was starting to produce at AA? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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