November 11, 201114 yr I highly doubt that even if we did have an agreement with in principle with Reyes, that he wouldn't be at the event tonight. It would be a disaster if the deal somehow fell through. I have no idea what you're trying to say here. Rephrase please? I don't even know.
November 11, 201114 yr Call me naive, but I'm starting to think that maybe this team will actually spend more than that 85-90M figure people keep bringing up. Naive!!!! I would hope they would spend close $100 mil, but I can't seeing them being able to address all of the teams needs if they bring in more than one big money player.
November 12, 201114 yr Plus, the incentive to remain competitive is huge. Look at the Phillies; they've been punting the future down the road for 3-4 years now, but because they've made the right moves to stay competitive, they've been able to keep it up. I'm not saying it's a model; it's risky as hell. But, heading into the new stadium, you have to be more Phillies than Pirates. And they're looking very like they're going to pay for that this year. I agree I feel the Phillies core is starting to get old, and they could get old "fast" and all at the same time. They may be looking at a rebuild here in a couple of years.
November 13, 201114 yr By Nick Cafardo Globe Staff / November 13, 2011 ......... FISHING FOR STARS Looking for a splash, Marlins bait hooks The renamed Miami Marlins will open a beautiful new facility in the spring. And they are changing their image in another way: They’re trying to spend money. According to major league sources, the Marlins plan to increase their payroll to more than $80 million and could go as high as $100 million. So far, they have made offers to first baseman Albert Pujols, lefty Mark Buehrle, and shortstop Jose Reyes. Team officials have also met with Cuban defector Yoennis Cespedes, a center fielder. Is this for show or for real? The Marlins already made a splash with their new manager, Ozzie Guillen, which lends more validity to the theory that they are launching a new phase in their existence and owner Jeffrey Loria is willing to dole out a few extra millions to make it happen. “I think it’s genuine, and they have to be taken seriously,’’ said one agent. The Marlins are willing to move Hanley Ramirez from shortstop to third to make room for Reyes, and Ramirez has said he would move. That would give the Marlins quite an athletic left side of the infield. Reyes is said to be looking for a Carl Crawford type deal; most teams would likely go only five years for the oft-injured shortstop, but it would be in the $20 million-a-year range. Buehrle, 34, is an innings eater; he has had 11 straight seasons of more than 200 innings. He is a Guillen favorite for that reason and because he pitches some of the quickest games in the major leagues. Pujols leaving St. Louis for Florida would be the stunner. He would likely demand close to $30 million per season to go somewhere other than St. Louis (at least that’s the perception), so that right there would push the Marlins from a payroll in the mid-50 millions to the mid-80 millions. If all three players accept offers? Then they would be north of $100 million. Not sure they’d do that. ........ 3. Gaby Sanchez, 1B, Marlins - Remember that funny feeling Mike Lowell got when the Red Sox were rumored to be going after Mark Teixeira, which would have moved Kevin Youkilis to third and Lowell, well, out? That must be what Sanchez is feeling. The Marlins have made Albert Pujols an offer, and Prince Fielder may be the next target. All of this leaves Sanchez, who had a very good season, as major trade bait should the Marlins pull something off. Sanchez, a righthanded hitter, batted .266 with 19 homers and 78 RBIs last season. http://www.boston.co...ason/?page=full
November 13, 201114 yr http://www.metsblog.com/2011/11/13/siriusxm-jose-reyes-signs-with-the-marlins/ Looking more and more likely.
November 13, 201114 yr My guess is something like 3yr/70MM. So say byebye to Pujols. All we need to do is get Cespedes for the offensive end, then we can focus on starters, starters, and more starters.
November 13, 201114 yr Jose Reyes has agreed to terms with the Miami Marlins, according to Dino Costa of SiriusXM. Terms haven't been disclosed, though we know Miami made a pair of large offers to Reyes and Albert Pujols over the last week. Jorge Sedano of 790 AM The Ticket in Miami reported earlier that Reyes signing with the Marlins is "almost a done deal." Both reports haven't been backed by the club's beat writers -- yet. Reyes was seeking a Carl Crawford-type deal (seven years, $142 million). If the reports are indeed true, Hanley Ramirez would likely shift to third base next season. Reyes is coming of an impressive .337/.384/.493 campaign with the Mets.
November 13, 201114 yr My guess is something like 3yr/70MM. So say byebye to Pujols. All we need to do is get Cespedes for the offensive end, then we can focus on starters, starters, and more starters. I read on MLBTR some see Cespedes as a corner OF.
November 13, 201114 yr https://twitter.com/joecapmarlins/status/135844728993361922 #Marlins source tells me Jose Reyes is NOT a Miami Marlin -joecapMARLINS
November 13, 201114 yr @joecapMARLINS joe capozzi #Marlins source tells me Jose Reyes is NOT a Miami Marlin
November 13, 201114 yr I'm seeing tweets saying MLB network radio said he's a marlin pending a physical. I don't know who to believe!
November 13, 201114 yr Author I'm seeing tweets saying MLB network radio said he's a marlin pending a physical. I don't know who to believe!
November 13, 201114 yr MLBNetworkRadio MLB Network Radio by joecapMARLINS Contrary to reports, we are NOT reporting Jose Reyes has signed with the #MiamiMarlins pending a physical. 4 minutes ago
November 13, 201114 yr I was really hoping Pitbull would introduce Jose Reyes the other night. Instead my ears are still bleeding.
November 13, 201114 yr Jose Reyes is not a Marlin yet Honestly, it would be unusual if he signed this soon. A lot of big FA's wait until December, late November at the earliest. I see Reyes in a Marlins uniform within the next couple of weeks. No reason to rush it. All the reports seem to say he's on his way over here and loves everything about it. Time is on our side.
November 13, 201114 yr That IncarceratedBob fellow is sticking to his Reyes is a Marlin claim and just told me that Heyman and Mlb network will keep denying it till it goes through the mlb offices officially. Read into that what you will.
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