yokofox33 Posted May 10, 2008 Share Posted May 10, 2008 http://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/basebal...0,3463470.story NICE!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retro_Marlins25 Posted May 10, 2008 Share Posted May 10, 2008 YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarlinFan10 Posted May 10, 2008 Share Posted May 10, 2008 OMFG YES!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabbethan Posted May 10, 2008 Share Posted May 10, 2008 When the ink dries, we throw a party. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishfan97 Posted May 10, 2008 Share Posted May 10, 2008 They should go for 10 yrs., none the less I am happy about the fact that they could lock him up for 6. After the stadium is built, we could negotiate locking him up for life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Posted May 10, 2008 Share Posted May 10, 2008 Please let this be finalized. It would be a tremendous move. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CyggyMarlin Posted May 10, 2008 Share Posted May 10, 2008 Please let this be finalized. It would be a tremendous move. If the current ownership wants a strong fanbase in the new ballpark, locking up Hanley soon will go a long way in making a statement that the team is committed to winning Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erick Posted May 10, 2008 Share Posted May 10, 2008 That's less than 12 mill per year! That would be awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retro_Marlins25 Posted May 10, 2008 Share Posted May 10, 2008 So this would lock him up until 2014. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DelGOT2Rings Posted May 10, 2008 Share Posted May 10, 2008 I like the source, "a Ramirez acquaintance." So basically some chick Hanley's telling "yea, don't worry about me leaving town, the Marlins are trying to lowball me but I'll take the hometown discount to stay close to you." Yes, I actually think that's the only possible way Ramirez takes a deal that eats up 3 FA years where Hanley could probably get 50-60 million during that time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GnaTSoL Posted May 10, 2008 Share Posted May 10, 2008 Now this is a thread worth making your first post on! Finally the dominos are falling in a good way. We've got a stadium coming up and now we're finally looking into locking up our talent long-term. It would pretty much be a two-for cause the Marlins are doing well so far this season. As a South Florida sports fan, its nice knowing that at least one of your teams look to have a positive future. A few months ago, with the struggles between the Dolphins, Heat, Panthers, and Marlins... I wasn't so sure of what the future would bring. AWESOME NEWS!!! GO MARLINS! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PBCMarlinsFan Posted May 10, 2008 Share Posted May 10, 2008 The best contract ever inked by the Marlins in franchise history if true, but I am going to hold off on the celebrations until the deal is sealed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ns2003 Posted May 10, 2008 Share Posted May 10, 2008 WHOLY sh*t!!!! NO WAY !!! WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOT HANLEY SKYWALKER!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erick Posted May 10, 2008 Share Posted May 10, 2008 This is exactly what this franchise needs right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
louiecastillo1 Posted May 10, 2008 Share Posted May 10, 2008 If this is true, I'm getting the authentic home Hanley jersey and then i'll go get sh*t faced somewhere in south beach. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retro_Marlins25 Posted May 10, 2008 Share Posted May 10, 2008 The article is updated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cristobal Posted May 10, 2008 Share Posted May 10, 2008 hope its true. good news for baseball in miami Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chasecdt Posted May 10, 2008 Share Posted May 10, 2008 Yes!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I can't believe it. go marlins Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retro_Marlins25 Posted May 10, 2008 Share Posted May 10, 2008 Even with a contract there is no certainty loria wont trade him after a few seasons.Have another team take over his contract salary while getting top prospects. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PBCMarlinsFan Posted May 10, 2008 Share Posted May 10, 2008 "Lambasted for their major league-low $21 million payroll and perpetual trading of star players, the Marlins are finally keeping one in the fold. Shortstop Hanley Ramirez told an acquaintance he has agreed to the framework of a six-year, $70 million extension. That ranks as the richest contract in franchise history, topping the six-year, $61 million deal Gary Sheffield received in April 1997. Ramirez's contract is pending a physical and an official announcement might not come until early next week." .... This updated article makes it sound like it is pretty much a done deal. The Marlins have finally done something right when it comes to our young stars. Locking up Hanley under these terms is beautiful. I'm still going to hold off on the celebrations until the ink is dry, but the champagne is on ice. The anticipation is killing me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdrianneLove Posted May 10, 2008 Share Posted May 10, 2008 Party at Admin's house....? But seriously... Hanley staying would be so freaking great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarlinsLou Posted May 10, 2008 Share Posted May 10, 2008 I guess this means Hanley has entered David Wright comparable territory versus Tulowitski. Not surprising, but it's interesting. This is dramatically resetting the payscale for all SS. I would have thought this would have been more around $55-60, but he is damn good and we have a plethora of cheap pitchers coming up so we can afford to give out the contract. What a great day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hammerhead Posted May 10, 2008 Share Posted May 10, 2008 New park = Hanley Ramirez Stadium. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanleylicious Posted May 10, 2008 Share Posted May 10, 2008 Great news What a message this will send to not only the fans, but the players as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PBCMarlinsFan Posted May 10, 2008 Share Posted May 10, 2008 I guess this means Hanley has entered David Wright comparable territory versus Tulowitski. Not surprising, but it's interesting. This is dramatically resetting the payscale for all SS. I would have thought this would have been more around $55-60, but he is damn good and we have a plethora of cheap pitchers coming up so we can afford to give out the contract. What a great day. I'm not so sure this dramatically resets the payscale for all shortstops. Hanley's talent so far outstrips other shortstops that I don't think there is really any other young shortstop in the bigs right now that can point to Hanley's contract and say I expect what he is getting or thereabouts. At least any that has produced at the level Hanley has at the highest level. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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