July 9, 201313 yr Great article. Here is the essence: According to multiple published reports, the Marlins had the opportunity to do exactly that with Nolasco. Ken Rosenthal reported that the Rockies were willing to send “two quality prospects� to Miami for Nolasco, but they wanted the Marlins to pick up a good sized chunk of the money Nolasco was still owed. Instead, the Marlins took the Dodgers deal, which freed them of his salary but gave them minimal talent. The Marlins had a choice, and they chose current cash savings over future talent. Spot on. Anyone who defends this trade as a legitimate baseball move needs to set down the FO water they're carrying and reassess. Not only did they save by getting rid of Nolasco's contract. They also save by forfeiting money they are allowed to spend in the international pool. Win win for Loria. Its pathetic.
July 9, 201313 yr Nolasco was easily one of my least favorite Marlins due to his consistent mediocrity. And the consistent unwarranted praising. Including that fat contract.Consistent praise?? From who? I'm guessing he mostly means Rich and Tommy. When the Nolasco trade rumors started a couple of weeks ago, I remember Waltz saying that he expected Nolasco to get a large payday in free agency because "he's a winner." Precisely.
July 10, 201313 yr He through a gem today and also had a solid day at the plate. wishing him the best
July 13, 201313 yr The Astros are looking for a return of two top prospects for Bud Norris. MLBTR calls that reasonable Nolasco before he was traded: 3.85 ERA, 1.220 WHIP Norris so far this season: 3.63 ERA, 1.412 WHIP so, if Loria was willing to cover Nolasco's contract we could have gotten two top prospects. great
July 13, 201313 yr Author Nolasco pitched in a pitchers park. Norris in a hitters park. That may be their justification.
July 13, 201313 yr Main difference is probably that he is only 1st year arbitration eligible this season whereas Nolasco is a 3 month rental. Even so, I highly doubt they get 2 top prospects for him.
July 13, 201313 yr The Astros are looking for a return of two top prospects for Bud Norris. MLBTR calls that reasonable Nolasco before he was traded: 3.85 ERA, 1.220 WHIP Norris so far this season: 3.63 ERA, 1.412 WHIP so, if Loria was willing to cover Nolasco's contract we could have gotten two top prospects. great Norris is under club control for 2 more years, I think, and he's being paid like 3M this year. He's also younger.
July 13, 201313 yr Nolasco pitched in a pitchers park. Norris in a hitters park. That may be their justification. I'd say that's doubtful since Norris pitched much better at home than on the road.
July 13, 201313 yr Author Nolasco pitched in a pitchers park. Norris in a hitters park. That may be their justification. I'd say that's doubtful since Norris pitched much better at home than on the road.So has John Lackey at Fenway this year. It's quite impressive.
July 13, 201313 yr The Astros are looking for a return of two top prospects for Bud Norris. MLBTR calls that reasonable Nolasco before he was traded: 3.85 ERA, 1.220 WHIP Norris so far this season: 3.63 ERA, 1.412 WHIP so, if Loria was willing to cover Nolasco's contract we could have gotten two top prospects. great Norris is under club control for 2 more years, I think, and he's being paid like 3M this year. He's also younger.Yea, totally diff scenarios. Not to mention "want" doesn't mean "will get".
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