ctina2277 Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 Your thoughts??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Godfather Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 Here's the link -  http://www.miamiherald.com/news/breaking-n...ory/754340.html I like it, he has been awful in the majors so far, but he is a lefty who can strike people out and is a nice arm to have as a spot starter/LR/LOOGY; lot's of possibilities with a lefty like him. Low risk/possible nice reward type move. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiamiMarlinsFan79 Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 I assume he is a reliever? More bullpen help is always welcome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralph Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 I love it. Good potential. I remember when he was suppose to be a stud when ATL traded him for Hudson. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gizmo Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 Worth a shot. I'm guessing he is the Rhodes replacement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rambo McDonald Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 I love it. Good potential. I remember when he was suppose to be a stud when ATL traded him for Hudson. Low risk, potentially huge reward. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabbethan Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 Hey, why not? Welcome to Miami. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarlinsLou Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 This move is awesome. Excellent depth building. In AAA last year he pitched 122 IP, 1.35 whip, 8 K/9, less hits than innings, and a positive HR rate. The era was about 4.50, but He did get shelled in the majors though. You may remember him as the centerpiece in the Tim Hudson trade. He never really panned out, but he could be a good situational starter or long reliever. As soon as Olsen is traded, Dan Meyer is our 6th starter. Fantastic move. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Godfather Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 Plus the guy has been slowed in his development with his lingering shoulder injuries. If he ever returns to 100% health for a couple straight seasons, we could see why he was a top 25 type prospect in all of baseball. Â Honestly when healthy he kind of reminds me of a Scott Olsen and I would not be surprised at all if Meyer has a better or equal 2009 compared to Olsen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anonymous Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 Good Move. Any information on what pitches he throws? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hotcorner Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 Good Move. Any information on what pitches he throws?  Fastball 91-93, slider, curve, changeup. Going into the '05 season John Sickels (baseball prospectus) predicted he'd be a ROY candidate for the A's, called him the next Barry Zito or Mark Mulder.   Few years ago dude looked like a star in the making, especially in AA. (86/12 K-BB rate)  It was wierd that he kept getting pounded with the A's, you would think pitching well in the PCL would at least translate to a serviceable ML pitcher... maybe didn't get enough opportunities.  Worth a look, certainly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
costabear Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 Love it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wild Card Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 Sounds like a very positive move. Hopefully someone Mark Wiley can turn around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fish4Life Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 These moves are the ones that make me excited... Admin and Mike know what they are doing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dom2613 Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 Welcome to the marlins. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erick Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 These are the type of moves I trust Admin Beinfest with. If it doesn't pan out, no big deal. If it does, it'd be great. Smart move. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schnellders Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 Dont know much about this guy - is he the sort of guy that will have a Waechter like role in the bullpen, as a long reliever? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B1az3 Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 I hope the guy likes the heat because he needs some bronzing. :cool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fish Dynasty Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 He's had pretty good minor league stats throughout his career. Hopefully that can translate into an decent starter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mystikol87 Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 We don't have anything to lose, and he seems to have tremendous upside, not to mention bolstering the all-important starting and bullpen depth we've been after. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nny Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 Just saying, the fact we claimed him means he went through every single AL team and majority of NL teams and nobody put a claim. By no means complaining but certainly wondering if there's more to the story. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B1az3 Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 This turn out to be a great move, lets hope Meyer takes this opportunity and redeem himself while helping us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anonymous Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 Good Move. Any information on what pitches he throws?  Fastball 91-93, slider, curve, changeup. Going into the '05 season John Sickels (baseball prospectus) predicted he'd be a ROY candidate for the A's, called him the next Barry Zito or Mark Mulder.   Few years ago dude looked like a star in the making, especially in AA. (86/12 K-BB rate)  It was wierd that he kept getting pounded with the A's, you would think pitching well in the PCL would at least translate to a serviceable ML pitcher... maybe didn't get enough opportunities.  Worth a look, certainly.  Thanks. These are the moves that we should expect from this FO. I wouldne be suprised to see this pitcher have a good career with the marlins. It what we do after all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie Altamonte Posted November 4, 2008 Share Posted November 4, 2008 Like the move, Beinfest season has started, can't wait to see his next move Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hammerhead Posted November 4, 2008 Share Posted November 4, 2008 4.48 ERA in 122 minor league innings and he's 27? Bleh. Whatever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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