The "real" FAN Posted December 11, 2005 Share Posted December 11, 2005 The Diamondbacks are close to signing infielder Damion Easley to a one-year contract. For what purpose? Easley is a capable backup, but so is Alex Cintron and Andy Green, the PCL MVP, deserves a chance to stick as a utilityman. There's only going to be room for all three if one is a regular. Cintron looks like the candidate to start at shortstop in the group, but he could also be traded. The Diamondbacks need to consider signing a stopgap second baseman and moving Craig Counsell back to short. Dec. 11 - 3:42 am et Source: Arizona Republic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marlins2003 Posted December 11, 2005 Share Posted December 11, 2005 from MLB.COM, Dec. 7, 2005 "The Marlins did not offer arbitration to Todd Jones, who is signing with the Tigers, Alex Gonzalez, Damion Easley, Juan Encarnacion, Ismael Valdez, Jim Mecir, Paul Quantrill and Mike Mordecai. Easley informed the team he was not interested in returning. " Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hotcorner Posted December 11, 2005 Share Posted December 11, 2005 I liked Easley just fine, but his leaving really doesn't matter. Let's give opportunities to some young guys and see who can play. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PBMarlin Posted December 11, 2005 Share Posted December 11, 2005 Easley seemed to be fading last year. Given the make up of our team this year I'd much rather see one of the young players get a chance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marlins2003 Posted December 11, 2005 Share Posted December 11, 2005 The Cincy guy this team could probably acquire (if they're interested) who would be the most help to Girardi in shaping this team would be free agent Rich Aurilia, a guy who can play second and SS and could allow Ramirez (and whoever our young 2B guy turns out to be - Uggla, etc.) a chance to acclimate himself to the rigors of an MLB season. Having a veteran guy up the middle who can play four days a week at either position might be good for all three players. He made $500k last season. The Reds cut him with the express interest in re-signing him, but one would assume his salary isn't going to escalate signifcantly, if at all. Let me be the first to admit there have been no stories or indication that the Marlins are interested in the guy. I'm just speaking in the hypothetical. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PBCMarlinsFan Posted December 11, 2005 Share Posted December 11, 2005 The Cincy guy this team could probably acquire (if they're interested) who would be the most help to Girardi in shaping this team would be free agent Rich Aurilia, a guy who can play second and SS and could allow Ramirez (and whoever our young 2B guy turns out to be - Uggla, etc.) a chance to acclimate himself to the rigors of an MLB season. Having a veteran guy up the middle who can play four days a week at either position might be good for all three players. He made $500k last season. The Reds cut him with the express interest in re-signing him, but one would assume his salary isn't going to escalate signifcantly, if at all. Let me be the first to admit there have been no stories or indication that the Marlins are interested in the guy. I'm just speaking in the hypothetical.  I agree with you completely on this. However, the Reds offered him arbitration on Dec. 7.  I would like to see at least one veteran starting infielder or outfielder on the roster. It is fine to have a young team growing up together, but that doesn't mean all eight of the position players (with the exception of Miguel) has to have less than one year of major league experience if any at all. Let Girardi have one or two veteran starters to help lead the team and give the youngsters time to develop. This isn't very likely, though, as we all know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junior Posted December 11, 2005 Share Posted December 11, 2005 We offered him arb yes, but a day later we traded for Womack. I doubt Rich would want to come back to compete with Freel/Womack/Bergolla for the starting 2B job. He complained last year about PT, so I highly doubt he will be back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Posted December 11, 2005 Share Posted December 11, 2005 Â Easley couldve played second Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodge Posted December 11, 2005 Share Posted December 11, 2005 I'd have loved starting Damion this season Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marlins2003 Posted December 11, 2005 Share Posted December 11, 2005 I appears it was Easley's decision not to return, such is life. As for Aurilia, the Reds set him free on Oct 28, declining their mutual option at a price of $2,000,000 for '06 and buying him out for $150k. I believe it was to be able to negotiate a lower price tag, but since then the Reds acquired Womack making their need for Rich even less than had been anticipated. To me RA is an example of the kinds of guys I'd like to see be part of this team for a couple years as the kids mature. Between SS and 2B I bet he could get playing time in a 100 games year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsprt05 Posted December 11, 2005 Share Posted December 11, 2005 I appears it was Easley's decision not to return, such is life. As for Aurilia, the Reds set him free on Oct 28, declining their mutual option at a price of $2,000,000 for '06 and buying him out for $150k. I believe it was to be able to negotiate a lower price tag, but since then the Reds acquired Womack making their need for Rich even less than had been anticipated. To me RA is an example of the kinds of guys I'd like to see be part of this team for a couple years as the kids mature. Between SS and 2B I bet he could get playing time in a 100 games year.  I might be wrong, but doesn't Aurillia have some history of attitude problems? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marlins2003 Posted December 11, 2005 Share Posted December 11, 2005 I appears it was Easley's decision not to return, such is life. As for Aurilia, the Reds set him free on Oct 28, declining their mutual option at a price of $2,000,000 for '06 and buying him out for $150k. I believe it was to be able to negotiate a lower price tag, but since then the Reds acquired Womack making their need for Rich even less than had been anticipated. To me RA is an example of the kinds of guys I'd like to see be part of this team for a couple years as the kids mature. Between SS and 2B I bet he could get playing time in a 100 games year.  I might be wrong, but doesn't Aurillia have some history of attitude problems? You might ask Marlins_Giants, he followed him on the west coast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junior Posted December 11, 2005 Share Posted December 11, 2005 He complained about PT last year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marlins2003 Posted December 12, 2005 Share Posted December 12, 2005 That exactly what happened, he resigned. lololol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iowa Posted December 12, 2005 Share Posted December 12, 2005 I've heard D'Angelo Jimenez has some attitude problems.. but he could fill the void at 2B and leadoff spot rather cheap.. his last full season in '04, he went .270 with a .364 OBP and 12 dongs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheDon Posted December 12, 2005 Share Posted December 12, 2005 I think The Ease could have put up some big numbers if he played 2nd base all year.....Yeah he complained about PT last year.......We all would if we had his talent. Remember....other than the double header sweep in Colorado (AKA "Nightmare on Elm Street") the Marlins season ended the night that Easley twisted his ankle on freshly sodded Dolphin turf. I'll miss ya Ease. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skully Posted December 12, 2005 Share Posted December 12, 2005 I appears it was Easley's decision not to return, such is life. As for Aurilia, the Reds set him free on Oct 28, declining their mutual option at a price of $2,000,000 for '06 and buying him out for $150k. I believe it was to be able to negotiate a lower price tag, but since then the Reds acquired Womack making their need for Rich even less than had been anticipated. To me RA is an example of the kinds of guys I'd like to see be part of this team for a couple years as the kids mature. Between SS and 2B I bet he could get playing time in a 100 games year.  Yeah, I brought his name up a few days ago. I would love for the Marlins to get him. Not only is he a veteran in the lineup, but he would provide some great leadership to this young team. However, I don't see it happening. He has said he'd like to remain in Cincy.  I would have loved for the Giants to get him back. He's one of my all time favorite Giants... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QuickGold Posted December 12, 2005 Share Posted December 12, 2005 Too bad he can't return, he was a great infielder and hat timely hitting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rferry Posted December 12, 2005 Share Posted December 12, 2005 Easley was a good backup. But that's all he was. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoriaLovesVegas Posted December 12, 2005 Share Posted December 12, 2005 D.E. was a good guy and a good player. He took whatever position Mckeon asked him to play and delivered some good at bats for us. Â Its sad we treat players in such a way that they don't want to stay with us. Small moves like this keep demonstrating this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marlins2003 Posted December 12, 2005 Share Posted December 12, 2005 D.E. was a good guy and a good player. He took whatever position Mckeon asked him to play and delivered some good at bats for us.  Its sad we treat players in such a way that they don't want to stay with us. Small moves like this keep demonstrating this  It's sad that some people find such glee in perverting the truth day after day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirtpeddler Posted December 12, 2005 Share Posted December 12, 2005 D.E. was a good guy and a good player. He took whatever position Mckeon asked him to play and delivered some good at bats for us.  Its sad we treat players in such a way that they don't want to stay with us. Small moves like this keep demonstrating this  As a back up he should do what he was told and say thanks. Curious to see where he ends up. Maybe he will wish he was back! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonDigital Posted December 12, 2005 Share Posted December 12, 2005 Damion Easley - 2B - Diamondbacks   Diamondbacks signed infielder Damion Easley, who had been with the Marlins, to a one-year contract. Easley, 36, hit .240/.312/.419 in 267 AB for Florida last season. Unlike in 2004, he hit much better against lefties than righties, finishing at .333/.390/.725 in 51 at-bats. The Diamondbacks could give him some starts over Craig Counsell against southpaws. He shouldn't be viewed as an option as a starting shortstop, but if spring training started tomorrow, he'd compete with Alex Cintron for the job. Dec. 12 - 6:16 pm et Finalized. Sorry if this was posted in another thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsprt05 Posted December 13, 2005 Share Posted December 13, 2005 Good Luck Damion... You were GREAT for us in your two years!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Posted December 13, 2005 Share Posted December 13, 2005 Good luck Damion! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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