Marlins primed to make deals

 

The deeper they fall in the standing, the greater the chance the Marlins will be open to making moves.

 

In fact, there are rumbings from within the organization that they may be willing to listen to offers for just about everyone not named Josh Johnson or Hanley Ramirez. Besides those two -- plus players who are not yet in their arbitration years -- the club could be ready to make some changes.

 

There are indications that Ricky Nolasco, who has one year remaining in arbitration, could be dealt for the right price. The Marlins are in no rush to move the 27-year-old right-hander, but they would certainly listen to what is available.

 

Jorge Cantu is eligible for free agency after the season. While the Marlins are high on the veteran, who has been a steady run producer, they might not be in position to sign him to a multi-year deal if his salary reaches more than $10 million. Cantu appears to be the most likely Marlin to be moved before the end of the season.

 

Dan Uggla and Cody Ross -- like Nolasco -- have one year of arbitration remaining. There is no immediate urgency to trade either player. But both may bring back some parts to build upon for the future.

 

Nate Robertson, acquired late in Spring Training from Detroit, also could be an attractive trade piece should the Marlins be out of the race by the end of the month.

 

The team certainly is looking for bullpen help, but that's not the only area they hope to address. Offensively, they are hoping to become more balanced and less streaky.

 

-- Joe Frisaro

Marlins primed to make deals

 

The deeper they fall in the standing, the greater the chance the Marlins will be open to making moves.

 

In fact, there are rumbings from within the organization that they may be willing to listen to offers for just about everyone not named Josh Johnson or Hanley Ramirez. Besides those two -- plus players who are not yet in their arbitration years -- the club could be ready to make some changes.

 

There are indications that Ricky Nolasco, who has one year remaining in arbitration, could be dealt for the right price. The Marlins are in no rush to move the 27-year-old right-hander, but they would certainly listen to what is available.

 

Jorge Cantu is eligible for free agency after the season. While the Marlins are high on the veteran, who has been a steady run producer, they might not be in position to sign him to a multi-year deal if his salary reaches more than $10 million. Cantu appears to be the most likely Marlin to be moved before the end of the season.

 

Dan Uggla and Cody Ross -- like Nolasco -- have one year of arbitration remaining. There is no immediate urgency to trade either player. But both may bring back some parts to build upon for the future.

 

Nate Robertson, acquired late in Spring Training from Detroit, also could be an attractive trade piece should the Marlins be out of the race by the end of the month.

 

The team certainly is looking for bullpen help, but that's not the only area they hope to address. Offensively, they are hoping to become more balanced and less streaky.

 

-- Joe Frisaro

 

 

I just hope they don't rush this thing and get the max possible talent in return.

 

They need to stop worrying about the offense and start stockpiling pitching talent. If the Marlins aren't going to spend money on starters and relievers, they must come from trades or from within.

 

No doubt the media will call this a fire sale, even though this team is no damn good to begin with.

Unless a dramatic upswing happens in the next few weeks it certainly appears that players will be moved.

I know the Red Sox are desperate for outfielders and it seemed they were interested in Cody, they've built a good farm system lets get something good for him.

Quite personally, I would be beyond upset if Coghlan or any of the talented prospects are moved. At this rate i wouldn't want CC or Gaby Sanchez or Mike Stanton going anywhere.

Quite personally, I would be beyond upset if Coghlan or any of the talented prospects are moved. At this rate i wouldn't want CC or Gaby Sanchez or Mike Stanton going anywhere.

 

 

I think you can rest assured the Marlins aren't going to trade any of these guys. First and foremost, they will still be cheap next year.

Marlins primed to make deals

 

The deeper they fall in the standing, the greater the chance the Marlins will be open to making moves.

 

In fact, there are rumbings from within the organization that they may be willing to listen to offers for just about everyone not named Josh Johnson or Hanley Ramirez. Besides those two -- plus players who are not yet in their arbitration years -- the club could be ready to make some changes.

 

There are indications that Ricky Nolasco, who has one year remaining in arbitration, could be dealt for the right price. The Marlins are in no rush to move the 27-year-old right-hander, but they would certainly listen to what is available.

 

Jorge Cantu is eligible for free agency after the season. While the Marlins are high on the veteran, who has been a steady run producer, they might not be in position to sign him to a multi-year deal if his salary reaches more than $10 million. Cantu appears to be the most likely Marlin to be moved before the end of the season.

 

Dan Uggla and Cody Ross -- like Nolasco -- have one year of arbitration remaining. There is no immediate urgency to trade either player. But both may bring back some parts to build upon for the future.

 

Nate Robertson, acquired late in Spring Training from Detroit, also could be an attractive trade piece should the Marlins be out of the race by the end of the month.

 

The team certainly is looking for bullpen help, but that's not the only area they hope to address. Offensively, they are hoping to become more balanced and less streaky.

 

-- Joe Frisaro

 

 

 

Quite personally, I would be beyond upset if Coghlan or any of the talented prospects are moved. At this rate i wouldn't want CC or Gaby Sanchez or Mike Stanton going anywhere.

 

 

He specifically mentioned players that aren't in their arbitration years weren't primed to be traded.

i am open to trade anyone not named JJ, Hanley, CC, Stanton, or Gaby... This team NEEDS to get rid of players like Uggla who in my opinion does not help this team when it really matters most (a la a runner on second with two outs). I seriously hope the Marlins reconsider trading Nolasco. The fact that he has had a down year will make it a lot cheaper to sign him to a contract that could keep him around. He is still a very good pitcher.

Quite personally, I would be beyond upset if Coghlan or any of the talented prospects are moved. At this rate i wouldn't want CC or Gaby Sanchez or Mike Stanton going anywhere.

 

 

As the article said, they won't be dealing anyone not in their arbitration years, meaning CC, Gaby, Stanton, ect, aren't going anywhere. Though personally I wouldn't be against trading Gaby, a 27 year old rookie first basemen isn't a "must keep" considering we have a younger and better one coming up shortly. If someone is willing to deal a solid bullpen arm or two along with a decent pitching prospect for him I'd do it. As far as I'm concerned he's expendable, may as well capitalize on the great year he's having.

 

Really the only player that must go this year is Cantu though being a free agent after this year. I don't see him being a type A and I rather get something for him rather then nothing, maybe MarlinsLou will correct me there though. With Dominguez hopefully a year or so away there is no point in signing him long term, so he has to go. The others, if nothing mind blowing comes around keep them. Been burned more often then not lately and I won't cry seeing Uggla, Nolasco, Sanchez, and Ross in a Marlins uniform next year.

One mroe thing... by trading these players, it will open up roster spots for Maybin (who I still think will mature to be a very good player), Morrison, Dominquez, move CC over to second, and so on. This way by the time the stadium opens in 2 years, these players will have already had significant MLB experience and be primed to make a playoff run. We have the talent, it just needs to be groomed and molded.

Nolasco has 2 years of arbitration left. Awesome reporting as usual.

@CanesCop: Right now, Gaby is producing near what Logan's ceiling may be. It's pretty unlikely that Logan can OPS 900+ even as he matures. Unless a team is willing to give up a top-25 spec (which they aren't going to be willing to) then there is absolutely no reason to trade the best hitter on your team not named Hanley, especially when he's making $400k. No more crazy talk.

Its doubtful Gaby Sanchez can maintain a .900+ OPS either.

Its doubtful Gaby Sanchez can maintain a .900+ OPS either.

 

If he OPSes in the mid to high .800s every one should be happy and I don't see why he can't do it.

Its doubtful Gaby Sanchez can maintain a .900+ OPS either.

 

So? That's a reason not to keep him?

 

This team needs to keep Hanley, Coghlan, Stanton, Gaby, Morrison, Maybin, Dominguez, Paulino, and Baker. Everyone else in the organization should be fair game to move if the team can acquire high upside young pitching in the right deal.

I wish they would call-up Morrison right away to see what he can before trading Cody.

I'm all for this team trying to build for next year. I just really hope they don't turn this into another stupid building-for-a-tomorrow-that-never-comes thing. This team wasn't supposed to fall this hard this year and they did. Hopefully it's only this year they're conceding..

I am open to trading Gaby Sanchez, actually, if they get a nice return.

I am open to trading Gaby Sanchez, actually, if they get a nice return.

 

 

High on base percentage guys are good to build a consistent offense around.

27 year old first basemen with no power having a hot stretch that he likely wont be able to sustain makes him an attractive sell high candidate too.

27 year old first basemen with no power having a hot stretch that he likely wont be able to sustain makes him an attractive sell high candidate too.

 

 

 

You're still going on about this?

In relation to first basemen, yes.

We should just go back to Mike Jacobs being our first baseman. He had massive power... >_>

 

 

I'll take a high OBP+ a lot of doubles over 30 home runs anyday. Gaby Sanchez 2010>Mike Jacobs 2008

@CanesCop: Right now, Gaby is producing near what Logan's ceiling may be. It's pretty unlikely that Logan can OPS 900+ even as he matures. Unless a team is willing to give up a top-25 spec (which they aren't going to be willing to) then there is absolutely no reason to trade the best hitter on your team not named Hanley, especially when he's making $400k. No more crazy talk.

 

 

I'm going to assume that was actually directed at me, since I'm the only one who made such a notion.

 

My thing with Gaby is this, he's preforming well above even the highest ceilings given to him and for a rookie with three months under his belt (Minus short stints here or there) that's a scary thought when evaluating him as a player. It's not exactly uncommon for players to have these stellar numbers as rookies and regress to various degrees throughout their careers. Is this the real Gaby here or is this Gaby briefly and greatly out preforming his expectations. Personally I think this is simply a great run that is well above the standards he'll have throughout his career, it happens. And with another first basemen in the minors who is much younger and on paper is likely to have more success over his career it does in my eyes make Gaby a tad more expendable. I'm not saying actively shop him, but if some team calls up with interest in him and offers a good haul I think you take it. He's a 27 year old rookie three months into the season vastly out preforming any and all expectations, if someone is willing to offer us a couple of pieces we desperately need personally I'd take it.

In relation to first basemen, yes.

 

 

 

He's still cheap, and he's a solid hitter with an underrated glove.

The Marlins can make up for some of his lack of power by getting well above average power from positions like shortstop and catcher.

In relation to first basemen, yes.

 

 

 

He's still cheap, and he's a solid hitter with an underrated glove.

The Marlins can make up for some of his lack of power by getting well above average power from positions like shortstop and catcher.

 

Thank you.