If the team is somehow able to take at least 3 of 4 from the Giants, I'd assume the front office will try to make some moves to help the team get into the playoffs.

 

I'd consider these guys:

 

1. Wilson Betemit - KC Royals

The team needs a left-handed bat off the bench, and Betemit could provide that. Betemit's actually a switch hitter, and he's versatile (has experience at every position in the infield). He's a career .270/.340/.457 (.797 .OPS) against right-handed pitching, and has a .361/.432/.639 (1.071 .OPS) for the Royals this year in minimal AB's (81 plate appearances).

 

2. Chad Qualls - Arizona Diamonbacks

If you look at the numbers this year, he's had a horrible year. His value right now doesn't seem to be all that great because of his current numbers. It seems like the Diamondbacks just want to get rid of his salary. Qualls, however, is having his first bad season in the big leagues. He's had a solid career, and if you look deeper into his #'s this year, he's just been extremely unlucky. Despite his 8.49 ERA/2.11 WHIP, Qualls has a 4.14 FIP, 3.86 xFIP, 8.23 K/9, and a 56 GB%. Basically, he has good K rates, and he gets a lot of groundballs. That's always a good thing. It's likely that he just needs to get out of Chase Field, get out of Arizona, and just get a change of scenery/go to a contender. He also has closing experience (51 career saves; 12 this year), which is significant considering the Marlins normally don't use Leo Nunez for more than 2-3 consecutive days. Qualls would be a 7th/8th guy (depending on what Edwin does with the roles), and he would be a nice addition, imo. It would be a rental, of course. He's a free agent at the end of the year.

 

I'd like a starting pitcher, but I can't really think of any who make sense, so I'm going with this.

 

Maybe someone wants to call me silly for thinking this (maybe it doesn't work financially, or I'm underestimating the value of these players, I don't know). Just a discussion. Maybe someone has a certain guy they'd like as well, in the possible scenario that we have a good series in SF. I didn't really look into the lefty specialists, but that could be an area of need, as well. Wouldn't hurt to have 2 LOOGY's in the pen. Post away!

would love to get hank blalock. i know we didnt pick him up earlier in the season but i think he could be good off the bench. also i know we are talking about trades but what about Elih Villanueva from AA to help the rotation. he has been dominating AA why not at least move him to AAA?

I'd actually think 2 of 4 would be ok in SF because the ten game homestand said alot... I think we just need a decent SF trip to be officially in this.

kosuke fukodome and 2 bullpen arms and maybe a back of the rotation arm.

I don't know about Qualls, but I would take Betemit if the asking price is right.

I've always been a big fan of Qualls but he really has had a horrible season. I don't know if that's what we want.

kosuke fukodome and 2 bullpen arms and maybe a back of the rotation arm.

 

 

You'd be just as well off having Hermida on this team. Fukodome stinks.

kosuke fukodome and 2 bullpen arms and maybe a back of the rotation arm.

 

 

You'd be just as well off having Hermida on this team. Fukodome stinks.

 

 

Career .365 .OBP (career .370 .OBP/.786 .OPS against right-handed pitching) "stinks?"

Sounds about 10x better than Bryan Petersen to me.

I'd actually think 2 of 4 would be ok in SF because the ten game homestand said alot... I think we just need a decent SF trip to be officially in this.

 

 

Nah we need 3 of 4 against SF since they lead the Wildcard. No good splitting the series and not gaining any ground.

I'd actually think 2 of 4 would be ok in SF because the ten game homestand said alot... I think we just need a decent SF trip to be officially in this.

 

 

Nah we need 3 of 4 against SF since they lead the Wildcard. No good splitting the series and not gaining any ground.

 

Agreed. The Marlins REALLY need a huge run. Like ripping off another 7 out of the last 10. AND hope for Atlanta to start tanking.

 

A tough order.

The problem is that all of the other wildcard teams have also played really well after the all star break.

 

 

Not really. In the last 10 games: SF 7-3, Cincy 5-5, LAD 4-6, Phillies 6-4, Col 2-8, Marlins 8-2, Mets 2-8

 

So only ourselves and SF have been on a tear

If we keeping winning things will fall into place. The remaining schedule is touch but so were the Rockies and Braves. If Hanley picks it up, look out.