Iowa Posted December 6, 2010 Share Posted December 6, 2010 Crede is coming off a season in which he missed the whole year after having back surgery. Prior to this, he was oft-injured for the previous few seasons. This means he will be dirt cheap which means not much risk.. sign him and stick him in the 8 spot. It seems we want this defensive presence at 3B which is why Dominguez is being named.. but no reason to rush him, especially when we can sign Crede to do the same thing at a very cheap price. Crede is an amazing defender and could offer a little in the power department. I say get it done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarlinsLou Posted December 6, 2010 Share Posted December 6, 2010 Unless he was replaced with a T-1000 exo skeleton, I say pass. To brittle even for a reserve role. And I still say a veteran 4th outfielder is more important than 3B depth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fish4Life Posted December 6, 2010 Share Posted December 6, 2010 I agree with you! That's why I posted the thread about Eric Chavez as well. Either one would come dirt cheap. Both players are low risk... I beileve Dominguez will be a real nice player but like you said there is no need to rush him if we get one of these low risk vets. Dominguez sure has the glove but his stick just isnt big league ready yet. I would love to sign a cheap vet to have some open competiion in the spring.. It wont hurt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iowa Posted December 6, 2010 Author Share Posted December 6, 2010 And I still say a veteran 4th outfielder is more important than 3B depth. I think they could probably do both Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FutureGM Posted December 6, 2010 Share Posted December 6, 2010 If he's cheap I'd give it a shot. I'm really not comfortable with Bonifacio or Dominguez at 3rd this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrustN61 Posted December 6, 2010 Share Posted December 6, 2010 Yeah Iowa. I think I suggested this as well awhile ago. I don't see the harm in it but maybe the FO is so obsessed with Wes Helms they won't pick up Crede. Who's better? Helms or Crede? Helms is cheaper than Crede? It's not like Helms was actually that productive last year. To me Crede is worth more since he could actually play 3B! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erick Posted December 6, 2010 Share Posted December 6, 2010 I wouldn't mind because it'd likely be a minor league deal, but I've seen stuff saying that teams might be shying away from him because he probably can't even play 3B anymore (at least a good one). I believe that's why the Twins actually let him go, in the first place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iowa Posted December 6, 2010 Author Share Posted December 6, 2010 I've read that he was playing 3B at a very high level in 2009 before his injury. Sign him to a minor league deal and see if he still can after the back surgery. He was an amazing defender and have a hard time believing he's not anymore.. plus, not really sure how teams would even know. Twins let him go because he couldn't stay healthy, not because he was incapable. But back injuries are funky so you never know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schnellders Posted December 6, 2010 Share Posted December 6, 2010 Any player who has a band named after them is good enough for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverBullet Posted December 6, 2010 Share Posted December 6, 2010 Any player who has a band named after them is good enough for me. :lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
floridafly Posted December 6, 2010 Share Posted December 6, 2010 Any player who has a band named after them is good enough for me. Crede will make us SOOOOOOOOAR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iowa Posted December 7, 2010 Author Share Posted December 7, 2010 I must point out that Crede is pronounced with an E sound at the end of his name and also isn't super super gay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarlinsLou Posted December 7, 2010 Share Posted December 7, 2010 I must point out that Crede is pronounced with an E sound at the end of his name and also isn't super super gay I think they were referencing the fact he is a baritone too, but I could be wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildMarlinFuture2010 Posted December 7, 2010 Share Posted December 7, 2010 You are right Iowa.....makes way too much sense.....except.... We have a guy named Wes Helms, who can't start, can't pinch hit, has 0 power- taking his roster spot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobbob1313 Posted December 7, 2010 Share Posted December 7, 2010 You are right Iowa.....makes way too much sense.....except.... We have a guy named Wes Helms, who can't start, can't pinch hit, has 0 power- taking his roster spot. Oh yeah? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schnellders Posted December 8, 2010 Share Posted December 8, 2010 Juan Rodriguez reports that the Marlins haven't considered "taking a chance" on Crede. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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