Guest FishFanInPA Posted July 19, 2005 Share Posted July 19, 2005 Just got back from my 2nd trip to Richmond and while listening to a lot of Baltimore sports radio regarding the deal, three things are evident: 1) They like the deal 2) They'd rather not lose Bigbie 3) They think their ripping us off They all want us to take Ponson and Kline too because they suck and they feel like we're dumb enough to do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramp Posted July 19, 2005 Share Posted July 19, 2005 They are ripping us off lol and they can keep Bigwhoop if they want Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iowa Posted July 19, 2005 Share Posted July 19, 2005 We're losing Lowell's contract, that's all that matters. Getting a top pitching prospect and a reliever who Wiley believes will be a good closer for us, is just a bonus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Marlin Man Posted July 19, 2005 Share Posted July 19, 2005 IMF i agree with your thinking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JNichols42887 Posted July 19, 2005 Share Posted July 19, 2005 But why so early? Why not wait until the trading deadline and see if we can get more? If this is just a salary dump and we're tanking this season.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarlinatPenn Posted July 19, 2005 Share Posted July 19, 2005 But why so early? Why not wait until the trading deadline and see if we can get more? If this is just a salary dump and we're tanking this season.... 862552[/snapback] Because in two weeks it might be too late. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Felo Ramirez Posted July 19, 2005 Share Posted July 19, 2005 But why so early? Why not wait until the trading deadline and see if we can get more? If this is just a salary dump and we're tanking this season.... 862552[/snapback] If we get rid of Lowell it is a great deal. If we don't, then it is not so good. Lowell has a huge contract and just dumping that salary and getting his weak bat out of the lineup is a BIG PLUS. We are not going to re-sign AJ after the season ends so we might as well get something for him now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JNichols42887 Posted July 19, 2005 Share Posted July 19, 2005 But why so early?? Why not wait until the trading deadline and see if we can get more?? If this is just a salary dump and we're tanking this season.... 862552[/snapback] Because in two weeks it might be too late. 862556[/snapback] Why? The offers will only get better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarlinsContinueTo ShowDomi Posted July 19, 2005 Share Posted July 19, 2005 I don't think getting rid of Lowell is the answer. If anything, we need another bat, and that sure as hell ain't Bigbie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Birds Posted July 19, 2005 Share Posted July 19, 2005 Just got back from my 2nd trip to Richmond and while listening to a lot of Baltimore sports radio regarding the deal, three things are evident: 1) They like the deal 2) They'd rather not lose Bigbie 3) They think their ripping us off They all want us to take Ponson and Kline too because they suck and they feel like we're dumb enough to do it. 862507[/snapback] I'll defend my fellow Orioles fans here. You're right in that most of us like the deal. I don't think it's a matter of thinking the Marlins are "dumb" and I think most O's fans think it's a reasonable deal, not a ripoff for either side. Julio has frustrated us for years, alternating between dominant and awful. The emergence of rookie RHP Chris Ray has made him expendable. Most of us like Bigbie, but there are three OF prospects in the system (Fiorentino, Markakis and Majewski) who have roughly the same ceiling as Bigbie. We also have a lineup that is heavy on lefty hitters, which makes losing Bigbie less painful. As for Penn, he's highly-regarded, but not as much as Cabrera. If Cabrera is dealt, there will be rioting in the streets of Baltimore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockbird Posted July 19, 2005 Share Posted July 19, 2005 Yes, we do like the deal. Yes, we do like Bigbie but understand he's a tradeable commodity. We don't feel we're "ripping you off", as mentioned we're just pleased our front office has found away to aquire a top of the line pitcher without having to deal Cabrera or Bedard. At the same time there are many questioning whether we should be so quick to trade Penn either. Kline sucks with us, yes, but he's had a phenomenal career in the NL and we think a change of scenary to the NL will help him. Yeah, Sid does suck. True. He's a workhorse but he sucks. Please take him. Please. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iowa Posted July 19, 2005 Share Posted July 19, 2005 Just say no to The Donut! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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