dom2613 Posted August 10, 2012 Share Posted August 10, 2012 By Mike Axisa [August 9 at 6:57pm CST] The Marlins had a deal in place to send Carlos Lee to the Yankees before the trade deadline, but the first baseman invoked his no-trade clause for the second time this season. Despite that, Lee told Clark Spencer of The Miami Herald that he is happy in Miami and hopes to return to the team in 2013. “I like this team,� said Lee. “I don’t know what their plans are, but I like it here.� Spencer hears the Lee's representatives at Wasserman Media Group have already spoke to the club about coming back next season, though they would like to use Logan Morrison at first base. The 36-year-old Lee has hit .301/.398/.369 with one homer and more walks (17) than strikeouts (13) in 123 plate appearances since being acquired from the Astros. He is making $18.5MM this summer, the final year of the six-year, $100MM contract he signed with Houston prior to 2007. We better not put LoMo in the OF next year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LordMagnus Posted August 10, 2012 Share Posted August 10, 2012 Dear God no Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishgirl Posted August 10, 2012 Share Posted August 10, 2012 No way. LoMo needs to be at 1st. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrenaline Posted August 10, 2012 Share Posted August 10, 2012 I actually like this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarlinKidd101 Posted August 10, 2012 Share Posted August 10, 2012 LoMo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dim Posted August 10, 2012 Share Posted August 10, 2012 I actually like this. Strangely enough, I do too. If we're gonna move Bonifacio to 2B for next season, and we want to starting Ruggiano in CF given the season he's had (and it seems like the Marlins may be leaning to starting him), then it oddly makes sense to bring Lee back at 1B. We're not going to find gold in free agency at the 1B and LF positions, and we could do a lot worse than signing Carlos Lee to a $5 million 1 year deal, so why the hell not? We've been pushing LoMo's move to 1B since 2010 (where he should play). I think the Marlins front office gets a nice laugh trying to watch Morrison play left field every season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Beinfest Posted August 10, 2012 Share Posted August 10, 2012 To quote Dr Beinfest: "Carlos, please leave" "No." "Please Carlos, we don't want you." "No. Sign me." "No." "Sign me." "Go away." "Sign me." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canada-marlin24 Posted August 10, 2012 Share Posted August 10, 2012 I mean it would be one thing if lee wasn't doing much but his bat has been great. Not slugging much but he's the exact gap hitter who drives in runs that we've always needed. But yes I do not like loom in left. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiamiNative0722 Posted August 10, 2012 Share Posted August 10, 2012 I would like to sign Carlos, it's going to be difficult $ wise to get outfield 3b and sp. might as well cut it down with a player that we know can hit and wants to be here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CyggyMarlin Posted August 10, 2012 Share Posted August 10, 2012 To quote Dr Beinfest: "Carlos, please leave" "No." "Please Carlos, we don't want you." "No. Sign me." "No." "Sign me." "Go away." "Sign me." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enterthemadness Posted August 10, 2012 Share Posted August 10, 2012 Err...play 3rd???? Bench role?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Posted August 10, 2012 Share Posted August 10, 2012 Hitting coach? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarlinKidd101 Posted August 10, 2012 Share Posted August 10, 2012 Umm, guys. I don't have a locker. Guys... Srsly you guys... guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LRizzle Posted August 10, 2012 Share Posted August 10, 2012 We're going with a youth movement and we're cutting salary and some of you think we're actually going to sign a would be 37 year old to a contract? For 5M? And yea, he's been solid with his bat. It's pretty sad that as Marlins fans we've become acceptive of a 1B who gets a .780 OPS... Just goes to show what Cantu, Jacobs, Gaby, LoMo have done to our psyche as of late. LoMo will be playing 1st next year, more potential, cheaper, better defensively, better all around, just no. I rather have LoMo at first and Kearns/Peterson in LF (younger, cheaper, more potential, better defense across the board) than LoMo in LF and Lee at 1B. Just absolutely no way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fiasco518 Posted August 10, 2012 Share Posted August 10, 2012 We need to sign a decent vet for a year for LF and a legit CF between BJ Melky Or Bourn. Only way I want Kearns and Petey in LF is if they both get to play at the same time in the field and both get to hit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Man Posted August 10, 2012 Share Posted August 10, 2012 Well I think the biggest reason against him staying is that nobody want's Lomo playing defense in left, which I agree with. But I don't think that should dictate every move you make. I think adding Lee's offense would be more of a help to this team than subtracting Lomo's defense. He hits with RISP, he doesn't strike out a lot and he makes contact. Plus he's never hurt and as has been stated he likes playing here which means he is happy which is very important to a player's production on the field when you look at athletes now and days (see Hanley Ramirez). Yeah you can go out and sign a FA but even then there is a level of uncertainty (just look no further than the Marlins FA signings for that). I'm not saying they should build the franchise around him or anything crazy like that but he will do fine for the time being. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Beinfest Posted August 10, 2012 Share Posted August 10, 2012 "No, sorry, misser el cabello no home." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Entendu Posted August 10, 2012 Share Posted August 10, 2012 I think it's a given that the Marlins are going to try and sign one of Cabrera, Bourn, Upton or Hamilton. Ruggiano's probably going to be the starting LF. There's no room for Lee. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hotcorner Posted August 10, 2012 Share Posted August 10, 2012 I rather have LoMo at first and Kearns/Peterson in LF (younger, cheaper, more potential, better defense across the board) than LoMo in LF and Lee at 1B. Just absolutely no way. let's hope those aren't the only options. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sumlit Posted August 10, 2012 Share Posted August 10, 2012 NL needs to do everyone a solid and adopt the DH. Make Lee DH, LoMo to 1st. Problem solved. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canada-marlin24 Posted August 10, 2012 Share Posted August 10, 2012 We're going with a youth movement and we're cutting salary and some of you think we're actually going to sign a would be 37 year old to a contract? For 5M? And yea, he's been solid with his bat. It's pretty sad that as Marlins fans we've become acceptive of a 1B who gets a .780 OPS... Just goes to show what Cantu, Jacobs, Gaby, LoMo have done to our psyche as of late. LoMo will be playing 1st next year, more potential, cheaper, better defensively, better all around, just no. I rather have LoMo at first and Kearns/Peterson in LF (younger, cheaper, more potential, better defense across the board) than LoMo in LF and Lee at 1B. Just absolutely no way. If lomo has a Carlos lee like career I'd be ecstatic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canada-marlin24 Posted August 10, 2012 Share Posted August 10, 2012 I think it's a given that the Marlins are going to try and sign one of Cabrera, Bourn, Upton or Hamilton. Ruggiano's probably going to be the starting LF. There's no room for Lee. Yea I think they will go after melky. I would love him in left. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LordMagnus Posted August 10, 2012 Share Posted August 10, 2012 I think Carlos Lee knows that not many teams are going to want him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AeroFishOne Posted August 11, 2012 Share Posted August 11, 2012 I like lee but I swear If he keeps Morrison from first. I will be extremely pissed. More for Morrisons health reasons then his defense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enterthemadness Posted August 11, 2012 Share Posted August 11, 2012 NL needs to do everyone a solid and adopt the DH. Make Lee DH, LoMo to 1st. Problem solved. ....WHAT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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