August 26, 200521 yr I think he was taken in the rule V draft in the 03/04 offseason and returned to us before 2004. He retired this past offseason to start his coaching career and is coming back as a part-time player to earn his 10-years of MLB service which gains him more benefits. 916929[/snapback] Wow, I thought Mordy was just coming back to be an extra coach on the bench, not as a player :o .
August 27, 200521 yr In order for Mordy to be vested for a full MLBPA pension he needs ten playing days. Being on the bench in uniform qualifies him. I would also think that considering our walking wounded, Reed (as a pinch-runner) might make it, it's reasonable to assume Hermida and perhaps an infielder, and beyond that an extra arm, guys like Bentz, Riedling and/or Cloontz might be added to the roster.
August 27, 200521 yr In order for Mordy to be vested for a full MLBPA pension he needs ten playing days. Being on the bench in uniform qualifies him. I would also think that considering our walking wounded, Reed (as a pinch-runner) might make it, it's reasonable to assume Hermida and perhaps an infielder, and beyond that an extra arm, guys like Bentz, Riedling and/or Cloontz might be added to the roster. 917032[/snapback] How much will he get each month from the MLBPA pension and what other benefits does a 10 year MLB veteran receive?
August 27, 200521 yr In order for Mordy to be vested for a full MLBPA pension he needs ten playing days. Being on the bench in uniform qualifies him. I would also think that considering our walking wounded, Reed (as a pinch-runner) might make it, it's reasonable to assume Hermida and perhaps an infielder, and beyond that an extra arm, guys like Bentz, Riedling and/or Cloontz might be added to the roster. 917032[/snapback] How much will he get each month from the MLBPA pension and what other benefits does a 10 year MLB veteran receive? 917053[/snapback] I have no idea. All I know is he is ten playing days short.
August 27, 200521 yr Mordy is a class act, I actually hope Jack uses him a couple of times, maybe we can bring back some of that Mordy Magic from 03.
August 27, 200521 yr Mordy is a class act, I actually hope Jack uses him a couple of times, maybe we can bring back some of that Mordy Magic from 03. 917387[/snapback] I remember being at the game when Mordy came in to catch last season...it'd be awesome to have a guy like that around who's another veteran and willing to do pretty much anything asked of him.
August 27, 200521 yr I realize alot of posters don't see it or agree but, injured or not, I expect to see Hermida added BEFORE the September 1 deadline in order for him to be eligible for postseason play. All they have to do is send Messenger down for a day, add Hermida, bring back Messenger as a Sept call-up. After a game like today where you score two runs, with both runs scored because of a hit batsman (JP hit and scores on a sac, Willis hit forcing in a run) it's obvious this team needs an offensive boost. And what is it, no homeruns by any Marlin other than Cabrera and Delgado in now 21 games? I've not been a Hermida fanatic as some here but I think the handwriting is on the wall. As a free agent, Encarnacion's days are numbered with this team, and bringing up Hermida gives him a jumpstart (and the front office a good look see) on 2006.
August 27, 200521 yr I realize alot of posters don't see it or agree but, injured or not, I expect to see Hermida added BEFORE the September 1 deadline in order for him to be eligible for postseason play. All they have to do is send Messenger down for a day, add Hermida, bring back Messenger as a Sept call-up. After a game like today where you score two runs, with both runs scored because of a hit batsman (JP hit and scores on a sac, Willis hit forcing in a run) it's obvious this team needs an offensive boost. And what is it, no homeruns by any Marlin other than Cabrera and Delgado in now 21 games? I've not been a Hermida fanatic as some here but I think the handwriting is on the wall. As a free agent, Encarnacion's days are numbered with this team, and bringing up Hermida gives him a jumpstart (and the front office a good look see) on 2006. 918135[/snapback] I'd dig that... CF Pierre 2B Castillo 1B Delgado 3B Cabrera RF Encarnacion C Lo Duca LF Hermida SS Gonzalez Potent lineup
August 27, 200521 yr I realize alot of posters don't see it or agree but, injured or not, I expect to see Hermida added BEFORE the September 1 deadline in order for him to be eligible for postseason play. All they have to do is send Messenger down for a day, add Hermida, bring back Messenger as a Sept call-up. After a game like today where you score two runs, with both runs scored because of a hit batsman (JP hit and scores on a sac, Willis hit forcing in a run) it's obvious this team needs an offensive boost. And what is it, no homeruns by any Marlin other than Cabrera and Delgado in now 21 games? I've not been a Hermida fanatic as some here but I think the handwriting is on the wall. As a free agent, Encarnacion's days are numbered with this team, and bringing up Hermida gives him a jumpstart (and the front office a good look see) on 2006. 918135[/snapback] While your logic is sound, since Hermida is in the organization, he can be "K-Roded" onto the post-season roster. I would not be surprised at all to see the guy get 4 or 5 starts in left once he is called up, but there just isn't any realistic way that I see the Marlins making the move. I mean, just surveying the last month and a half, there were at least three times that Hermida could have been promoted in almost a no-brainer move, yet it didn't happen. I've given up hope that he'll be here as anything other than a September call-up, but if he shines, he'll be loop-holed onto the playoff roster.
August 28, 200521 yr I'd dig that... CF Pierre 2B Castillo 1B Delgado 3B Cabrera RF Encarnacion C Lo Duca LF Hermida SS Gonzalez Potent lineup 918160[/snapback] Why would you take Niner out of the lineup? If you're going to change from the opening day lineup, the way it is now (with Luis and Duca back, obviously) would be the way to go. The most crucial stretch of the season is no time to be replacing a productive player with someone who has yet to play in a major league game. Maybe Hermida is the next Miggy but the odds are decidedly not in his favor, and this isn't really the time to find out.
August 28, 200521 yr I think what's be not factored in here is the horrendous schedule the Fish face between now and Oct 2. And it could get worse if Mother Nature wrecks havoc with the schedule. History may prove me wrong but I believe they are going to pull out all the stops, abandon all loyalties, and are shooting for a division win, and if that means sitting for lack of performance or forcing a player to get a few days rest, from JP to Delgado, they will. I also wouldn't be surprised to see a trade in the next four days. In fact let me be emphatic, I expect a trade in the next four days. I don't think they'll think twice about moving any prospect short of Hermida and that includes Olsen (as a PTNL) to improve their chances this year to finally unseat the Braves. This teams needs power. There's no two ways about it. And I think Admin Beinfest is going to go out and bring home the bacon. At any cost.
August 28, 200521 yr From the PB Post this morning. :confused Hermida hurting: Outfielder Jeremy Hermida, a left-handed hitting slugger at Class AA Carolina, may not be among Marlins' September call-ups because of a sore right wrist, which he jammed while sliding. An MRI was negative.
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