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Sources: Marlins, Nolasco reach impasse in contract talks

17 minutes ago by JonPaulMorosi The Florida Marlins and right-hander Ricky Nolasco have arrived at a stalemate in negotiations for a long-term contract, major-league sources told FOXSports.com.

 

The impasse sets up a number of possibilities for Nolasco, who was 14-9 with a 4.51 ERA in 26 starts this year:

 

-- The Marlins and Nolasco agree on a one-year deal.

 

Nolasco, 28, is still in his salary-arbitration years, so the Marlins could simply allow that process to play out and retain his rights through 2012. He’s due to receive a raise on the $3.8 million he earned this year.

 

-- The sides compromise and sign a long-term pact.

 

There is still plenty of time for the parties to reach agreement. They have been exchanging three-year proposals, sources say.

 

-- The Marlins trade Nolasco.

 

Florida could deal Nolasco and still have a formidable five-man rotation: Josh Johnson, Anibal Sanchez, Javier Vazquez, Chris Volstad and Alex Sanabia, who had a 3.73 ERA in 15 games (12 starts) as a rookie this year.

 

Clubs have been calling the Marlins in recent days to express interest in Nolasco, sources said. While it’s not clear which teams have contacted the Marlins, it’s well-established that the New York Yankees, Milwaukee Brewers and Washington Nationals have been active in the trade market for starting pitchers.

 

-- Jon Paul Morosi and Ken Rosenthal

I'm sure he'll stay; with that said, if they plan on trading him now might be the perfect time to do it, considering certain teams are desperate for SP.

It's going to be interesting to see how this plays out.

nolasco wins some games but until he can show that he can reproduce 2008, i dont see how he has many bargaining chips, hes had 1 year with an ERA under 4.

I'd still trade Nolasco for Brett Gardner + spec(s), and live with Sanabia/Badenhop/Hensley in the 5th rotation spot.

 

The funny thing about that clip is that those 3 "options" have been the option since Day 1: 1) Go to arbitration; 2) Sign a Long-Term Deal; or 3) Trade.

Like duh, obviously.

I'd still trade Nolasco for Brett Gardner + spec(s), and live with Sanabia/Badenhop/Hensley in the 5th rotation spot.

 

The funny thing about that clip is that those 3 "options" have been the option since Day 1: 1) Go to arbitration; 2) Sign a Long-Term Deal; or 3) Trade.

Like duh, obviously.

 

Nolasco would get wrecked in the AL East. if i was the Yankees I wouldn't even give up just Gardner for him

I'd still trade Nolasco for Brett Gardner + spec(s), and live with Sanabia/Badenhop/Hensley in the 5th rotation spot.

 

The funny thing about that clip is that those 3 "options" have been the option since Day 1: 1) Go to arbitration; 2) Sign a Long-Term Deal; or 3) Trade.

Like duh, obviously.

 

 

:lol

 

I thought that when I read the original post.

A followup:

 

2:15pm: In a comment to MLBTR, Nolasco's agent Matt Sosnick said, "Ricky is still hopeful that a deal can be reached for him to stay in Florida. We remain optimistic that something can be worked out with the team. We don't see it as an impasse, just the normal course of discussions. Anyone who says we hit a stalemate is reading too much into it."

I really hope the Marlins don't overpay for Nolasco. I think he's a serviceable starter but his best days are probably behind him.

Nolasco to the Brewers for Lorenzo Cain. Do it

Maybe Nolasco wants to get traded and sign for less then he's bargaining for with the Marlins.

Keep Nolasco, great! Sign him to a multi-year deal for too much money, not on.

Nolasco to the Brewers for Lorenzo Cain. Do it

 

right after Sergio Mitre gets traded for Madison Bumgarner...

I really hope the Marlins don't overpay for Nolasco. I think he's a serviceable starter but his best days are probably behind him.

 

 

 

LOL

 

Oh, wait. Were you serious?

Maybe Nolasco wants to get traded and sign for less then he's bargaining for with the Marlins.

 

 

And his name is RICKY NOLASCO!!!