This can't be real. Have we heard elsewhere that the Marlins are pursuing Fielder?

Beinfest was asked on MLB Network today about Fielder, and he of course wouldn't outright say no but he pretty much said they aren't interested. Repeatedly said they like Gaby, they like the lineup the way it is and there are payroll concerns.

 

He did add that any team would like to have Fielder on it.

 

I guess if Prince's demands went way down, maybe then we'd be interested but that isn't going to happen.

Beinfest was asked on MLB Network today about Fielder, and he of course wouldn't outright say no but he pretty much said they aren't interested. Repeatedly said they like Gaby, they like the lineup the way it is and there are payroll concerns.

 

He did add that any team would like to have Fielder on it.

 

I guess if Prince's demands went way down, maybe then we'd be interested but that isn't going to happen.

 

*spring forward to March 23rd*

"Fielder says fine to signing an 8 year/$60mm deal."

I wonder what the effects will be of the lack of acquiring a naming rights contract for the park.

Just playing devil's advocate here b/c i too dont think we are going to sign him but of course Beinfest has to say he loves Gaby. If he didnt say that it would further diminish his trade value if, on the complete off chance, we were to sign Prince. Again, don't knock me on this. I dont think we are signing him.

Just playing devil's advocate here b/c i too dont think we are going to sign him but of course Beinfest has to say he loves Gaby. If he didnt say that it would further diminish his trade value if, on the complete off chance, we were to sign Prince. Again, don't knock me on this. I dont think we are signing him.

 

I think it's fair to say. No GM is going to say negative things about a player he might want to move.

Just playing devil's advocate here b/c i too dont think we are going to sign him but of course Beinfest has to say he loves Gaby. If he didnt say that it would further diminish his trade value

 

 

Absolutely right, he would be crazy to say anything else.

Just playing devil's advocate here b/c i too dont think we are going to sign him but of course Beinfest has to say he loves Gaby. If he didnt say that it would further diminish his trade value

 

 

Absolutely right, he would be crazy to say anything else.

Admin is easily our best player on Marlins Baseball.

 

... I'm the GM, right?

What's ridiculous to me about the team's reluctance is that we should in the very least make him a similar offer to the one we made pujols. Everyone says Fielder is a risk because of his weight. Pujols in my opinion was as much if not more of a risk. He's older and his numbers are already appear to be declining. So if the argument with Pujols was that we can at least get another 3 or 4 good years, I would submit that the same is true of Fielder and it would be equally worth it.

 

Not to mention that hanley, fielder, stanton or whatever way you line it up would be ridiculous.

Now that some teams are seeming "out" of the Prince sweep stakes, I'd go ahead and offer him a heavy money but short term deal and see if he bites.

Now that some teams are seeming "out" of the Prince sweep stakes, I'd go ahead and offer him a heavy money but short term deal and see if he bites.

 

Of course he'll bite, but will he finish the meal or spit it out in disgust?

Now that some teams are seeming "out" of the Prince sweep stakes, I'd go ahead and offer him a heavy money but short term deal and see if he bites.

 

Of course he'll bite, but will he finish the meal or spit it out in disgust?I doubt he knows how to stop eating.

Eh, but if it tastes bad ...

I just happened to listen to an idiotic ESPN radio guy on the way home from work saying the reason he hadn't been snapped up yet was because he's not "cleaning himself up" as far as his hair and beard. RIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIGHT. That's exactly it. Listen, if Cousin It could hit close to 30 HRs and 120 RBIs a year, you'd bet there'd be a phalanx of teams looking for a long-term deal (It'd be extra impressive considering It has no arms). The problem is Pujols stole his thunder, people are unsure of how long he'll hold up even with some pretty damn good durability over the past few years, and he and his agent just couldn't seem to get the timing right for a mega-deal and now, there's nobody that can shell out that kind of money that really really NEEDS him. He'd be nice, but there's a difference between paying a bunch of money to get your car fixed because you NEED to go to work and spending a bunch of money getting blingin' rims, an awesome new sound system, and flames painted on because it'd be nice to have.

:lol

 

Cousin Itt is offended by your spelling of his name.

I blame the movies. They spell it the normal way.

the marlins are a team that needs flame decals

the marlins are a team that needs flame decals

 

 

Flaming rainbows, eh?

 

Does a double negative make a positive?

the marlins are a team that needs flame decals

 

 

Flaming rainbows, eh?

 

Does a double negative make a positive?

Double Rainbow..

If you thought the Marlins' offseason makeover was over, guess again. The franchise is looking to add one more piece and it's promising to be quite the cap to a winter spending spree. The Marlins have their eyes on free agent Prince Fielder and free agent to-be Yoennis Cespedes.

According to Adam Kilgore of the Washington Post, Marlins owner Jeffery Loria, met with Scott Boras, the well-known agent of players seeking big paydays, Wednesday night in Arizona.

The Marlins have downplayed interest publicly and Loria has adopted a "we'll see" attitude with the media—which has only kept hope alive. MLB.com's Joe Frisaro, however, has written on his blog that it's only natural Loria and Boras would chat, as they are both in Arizona.

MLB Insider Jim Bowden of ESPN tweeted that it's coming down to either Washington or Miami as Fielder's likely destination.

According to the Washington Post, the Nationals are said to be "patiently and aggressively� pursuing Fielder and are considered to be the front-runners for his services. Then again, a previous report stated the Nationals were 99 percent out of the running.

The Marlins have a geographical advantage, being a four-hour drive from Prince Fielder's Orlando home—in a state that lacks an income tax. I wouldn't be surprised if they swooped in at the last minute into negotiations, like the Angels did with Pujols, if they were to fall out of the Yoennis Cespedes sweepstakes.

Speaking of Cespedes, Marlins owner David Samson, responding to a fan's question, said he "will be aggressive right to the point of stupidity" on the Dan LeBatard Show. Moreover, he thinks that Cespedes is a "perfect fit" and that they have the "perfect position for him to play" (center field).

Asked by LeBatard on the chances Yoennis Cespedes roams the outfield for the Miami Marlins, Samson responded in an optimistic tone, saying he feels "pretty good" about it—but less so about it being on Opening Day.

This already sounds like the Marlins have him in the bag. As recently as last Friday, sources told MLB.com's Joe Frisaro that Cespedes' asking price could come back down to earth (in the $35 million range) from the reported 8-year, $60 million dollar range he had originally been seeking.

Cespedes is expected to establish residency on January 15th and it will then take a few days to a week to become a free agent.

The Marlins ultimately view Yoennis Cespedes, 26, as an alternative after missing out on Albert Pujols—LeBatard mentioned he could be "Plan B." Cespedes would fit right into the Cuban community with the ballpark located in Little Havana, just a mile away from Downtown Miami.

 

If that should fail, the Marlins could do a 180 and pursue Prince Fielder, who provides just as great a buzz as Yoennis Cespedes.

The Marlins could always give Fielder a dramatically reduced contract, say two to three years but with an annual value north of $25 million a season, and then hit the market again in the hopes a team like the Dodgers could fork up the money for a long-term commitment.

 

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1014061-miami-marlins-meet-with-boras-regarding-prince-fielder-seek-yoenis-cespedes

 

 

Any thoughts? Didn't see anyone post this. Apparently Loria MET with Boras in Arizona.

I think this came out several days ago. Like a week ago.

and doesn't bleacher-report kinda suck? maybe i'm wrong there.

and doesn't bleacher-report kinda suck? maybe i'm wrong there.

 

Oh, you aren't wrong.

Never, ever listen to bleacher report.

Never, ever listen to bleacher report.

 

but, but what if they say prince is joining the marlins???

Never, ever listen to bleacher report.

 

but, but what if they say prince is joining the marlins???

Only listen to them after a press conference is announced and completed.