August 13, 201313 yr If the Marlins want any shot at signing Abreu, they'd better make sure he has zero access to any newspapers, TV, or Internet. So he doesn't find out how dysfunctional the Marlins organization really is.
August 13, 201313 yr As an "early guess," Bowden places the Marlins atop the list of Abreu pursuers. Reasoning that the club would be willing to overpay for a Cuban star after missing out on Yoenis Cespedes, Bowden writes that Miami is "expected to go all out on Abreu."
August 13, 201313 yr We were expected to get Cespedes and almost did. I forgot why he chose the A's. I wouldn't be surprised to see Loria go after Abreu. Think of the marketing possibilities with Fernandez and Abreu appealing to the Cuban demographic. Makes too much sense. So it won't happen.
August 13, 201313 yr I know it will never happened but signing Abreu and Brian McCann in the offseason helps our offense dramatically, assuming Stanton bounces back and Lomo doesn't regress.
August 13, 201313 yr Well that seals it, now we know it isn't happening. Sigh See? In all seriousness, I think McCann will get better offers from already contending teams than what we put out there (if we even make one).
August 13, 201313 yr Well that seals it, now we know it isn't happening. Sigh See? In all seriousness, I think McCann will get better offers from already contending teams than what we put out there (if we even make one).Ill take AJ. Still a huge upgrade and would be a very solid 5/6 guy for us
August 13, 201313 yr We were expected to get Cespedes and almost did. I forgot why he chose the A's. . More money per year. Both teams offered the same total amount (36m I believe). Marlins offered 6 years, Oakland 4. He just took what would make him more in the short term.
August 13, 201313 yr We were expected to get Cespedes and almost did. I forgot why he chose the A's. . More money per year. Both teams offered the same total amount (36m I believe). Marlins offered 6 years, Oakland 4. He just took what would make him more in the short term. And who wouldn't?
August 13, 201313 yr Per Joe Frisaro: The Marlins already feature an All-Star pitcher and a slick-fielding shortstop who were born in Cuba. Perhaps the organization is prime to turn to a Cuban slugger on the international free agent market. Jose Dariel Abreu, a power-hitting first baseman, is reportedly in Haiti after defecting from the Cuban national team. Another report suggests the Marlins will make a big push for the 26-year-old once he is declared a free agent, a process that could take months. ESPN’s Jim Bowden wrote the Marlins are “expected to go all out on Abreu.� The slugger’s asking price could be in the six-year, $54 million range. A couple of years ago, the Marlins offered Yeonis Cespedes six-years, $36 million before the power-hitting outfielder signed with the A’s for four-years, $36 million. Abreu projects to be the latest prized-talent to come out of Cuba. A year ago, the Dodgers signed Yasiel Puig for seven-years, $42 million, and the outfielder is a National League Rookie of the Year frontrunner. The Marlins have two Cuban-born standouts — Jose Fernandez and Adeiny Hechavarria. Fernandez, the 21-year-old pitching sensation, represented Miami in the All-Star Game. The right-hander defected CUba at age 15 five years ago, and he moved rapidly to the big leagues. Like Puig, Fernandez is a serious candidate for top NL rookie honors. Hechavarria, 24, is a terrific defensive player and is solidifying shortstop in Miami. http://joefrisaro.mlblogs.com/2013/08/13/marlins-could-be-in-market-for-abreu/
August 13, 201313 yr He's already 26. Does that bother anyone else? No. If anything he's now entering his prime and he would only get a 4-6 year contract anyway.
August 13, 201313 yr If you compare his Cuban League numbers to those that Cespedes put up, he blows Cespedes out of the water. I'd love to get him, but it isn't happening. Getting Abreu also leaves Morrison without a position.
August 13, 201313 yr He's already 26. Does that bother anyone else? No. If anything he's now entering his prime and he would only get a 4-6 year contract anyway. I guess. Maybe I shouldn't expect all phenoms to be 20 years old like Fernandez.
August 13, 201313 yr If you compare his Cuban League numbers to those that Cespedes put up, he blows Cespedes out of the water. I'd love to get him, but it isn't happening. Getting Abreu also leaves Morrison without a position. Trade him and decent pitching prospect for a 2B or C.
August 13, 201313 yr Frisaro posted this in his blog: The slugger’s asking price could be in the six-year, $54 million range. From what I’ve gathered, it is way too early to predict if the Marlins will indeed make a push for Abreu. The team is planning on sticking with Logan Morrison at first base, and Abreu may not be able to handle a corner outfield spot. Abreu may be more suited to strictly play first base, or he could be an option for an American League club as a first baseman/designated hitter candidate. More answers on Abreu will come in the ensuing months. Right now, it is way too early to speculate.
August 13, 201313 yr If this guy is legit, does anyone really care if we lose Logan Morrison? He's a replaceable platoon DH. I don't think Abreu should be a priority but this team should just be looking to upgrade any way they can.
August 13, 201313 yr Loria will spend this off-season and I still think we will make a legit run at Abreu.
August 13, 201313 yr If this guy is legit, does anyone really care if we lose Logan Morrison? He's a replaceable platoon DH. I don't think Abreu should be a priority but this team should just be looking to upgrade any way they can. It wouldn't upset me if they don't blow our return on LoMo.
August 13, 201313 yr Loria will spend this off-season and I still think we will make a legit run at Abreu. Why do you think Loria will spend?
August 13, 201313 yr Loria will spend this off-season and I still think we will make a legit run at Abreu. Why do you think Loria will spend? pretty sure its been said by multiple people that the marlins are planning to spend on a couple key free agents, not the huge spending spree of last year, but mccann/abreu level contracts should be within range
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