Teal Shadow Posted May 21, 2006 Share Posted May 21, 2006 Kazmir was considered by some to be the best high school pitching prospect that season, but signability questions scared off several teams. Kazmir was still on the board when the Marlins were set to make the 11th overall pick."We had a big Kazmir/[Jeremy] Hermida debate in the room," Marlins scouting director Stan Meek said earlier this year. "I know Kazmir is not a real big size guy, but I thought he was kind of a freak. And it turns out we might be right on that one because he's pitching very well for Tampa Bay." http://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/basebal...-sports-marlins As some of you oldtimers here remember I hated the fact they passed on Kazmir back in 02' have I changed.... no, but I understand a little why they did, and it wasn't about money. I'm looking forward to watching the game today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malman Posted May 21, 2006 Share Posted May 21, 2006 It's all part of the game. Do you think Rayz fans regret selecting Josh Hamilton over Josh Beckett??? :mischief2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildMarlinMan2003 Posted May 21, 2006 Share Posted May 21, 2006 We have enough pitching throughout our system. Hermida gives us a corner OF for 10-15 years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TSwift25 Posted May 21, 2006 Share Posted May 21, 2006 Didn't have a problem with it, still don't. And given the "rebuilding plan" of Beinfest, it's good to have a blue-chip position prospect who also happens to be left-handed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralph Posted May 21, 2006 Share Posted May 21, 2006 We got Josh Johnson and Scott Olsen in that draft so I say Hermida was the right pick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CyggyMarlin Posted May 21, 2006 Share Posted May 21, 2006 We have enough pitching throughout our system. Hermida gives us a corner OF for 10-15 years. What Marlins player will ever play 10-15 years for this team? :confused Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fish4Life Posted May 21, 2006 Share Posted May 21, 2006 It's all part of the game. Do you think Rayz fans regret selecting Josh Hamilton over Josh Beckett??? :mischief2 You said it perfectly! :notworthy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildMarlinMan2003 Posted May 21, 2006 Share Posted May 21, 2006 We got Josh Johnson and Scott Olsen in that draft so I say Hermida was the right pick. Nice draft there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mauer7 Posted May 21, 2006 Share Posted May 21, 2006 well since we have so much pitching i'd have to go w/ hermy. kazmir also only plays one-fifth of the games, so i'd rather have the guy that plays everyday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chefbob Posted May 21, 2006 Share Posted May 21, 2006 well if we had a PoS starting pitcher with some sort of a name to throw the Mets last year, we should have and could have gotten Kazmir. I imagine AJ would have done the trick, but we all would have had a meltdown at the time if that happened. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DelGOT2Rings Posted May 21, 2006 Share Posted May 21, 2006 I take Kazmir, but I don't fault the Marlins for taking Hermida, who is going to be a stud. As much as everyone says that TBay "lacks" pitching, if Kazmir was in the Marlins organization he would probably rate as our "highest ceiling" pitcher. And to think TBay gave up next to nothing for him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TSwift25 Posted May 21, 2006 Share Posted May 21, 2006 well if we had a PoS starting pitcher with some sort of a name to throw the Mets last year, we should have and could have gotten Kazmir. I imagine AJ would have done the trick, but we all would have had a meltdown at the time if that happened. 2 years ago* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Posted May 21, 2006 Share Posted May 21, 2006 We had Ismael Valdez(well, maybe not before the Kazmir trade...not sure). Should of pulled the trigger, Chick to the Padres for Valdez, Valdez to the Mets for Kazmir. Then, at some point, we could basicially of had a rotation full of LHP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catchoftheday Posted May 22, 2006 Share Posted May 22, 2006 We had Ismael Valdez(well, maybe not before the Kazmir trade...not sure). Should of pulled the trigger, Chick to the Padres for Valdez, Valdez to the Mets for Kazmir. Then, at some point, we could basicially of had a rotation full of LHP. Zambrano is bad but not Valdez bad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Posted May 22, 2006 Share Posted May 22, 2006 We had Ismael Valdez(well, maybe not before the Kazmir trade...not sure). Should of pulled the trigger, Chick to the Padres for Valdez, Valdez to the Mets for Kazmir. Then, at some point, we could basicially of had a rotation full of LHP. Zambrano is bad but not Valdez bad Ismael Valdez career: 4.09 ERA, 1.31 WHIP, .265 BAA Zambrano career: 4.45 ERA, 1.49 WHIP, .248 BAA Wow, not so fast skippy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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