Admin Posted March 10, 2014 Share Posted March 10, 2014 Happened during today's game, day-to-day Something tells me that we better get used to this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SongInTheAir Posted March 10, 2014 Share Posted March 10, 2014 Baker also hurt himself and had to leave the game. Day-to-day for him as well. Dietrich has looked pretty good so far, so the extent of Furcal's injury could play a large role in who starts at 2B on March 31. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FloridaMarlinsForever Posted March 11, 2014 Share Posted March 11, 2014 Is it me, or does it seem like more players are getting injuries and going on the DL more and more, much more then 10 -20 years ago Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wild Card Posted March 11, 2014 Share Posted March 11, 2014 Baker also hurt himself and had to leave the game. Day-to-day for him as well. Dietrich has looked pretty good so far, so the extent of Furcal's injury could play a large role in who starts at 2B on March 31. I couldn't be happier with Dietrich's spring. Everyone knows how highly I feel about him... I would be happy to see him get an opportunity to start. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
... Posted March 11, 2014 Share Posted March 11, 2014 Is it me, or does it seem like more players are getting injuries and going on the DL more and more, much more then 10 -20 years ago Sh!t happens. At the same time, teams have become more open about injuries. Not to mention sensitive to possible accusations of medical neglect or some sort of malfeasance. So everyone hears about every little tweak. No, it's not just you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Vince0926 Posted March 11, 2014 Share Posted March 11, 2014 Dietrich can play let me tell you. I like him and reed. Ozuna and hech have bothered me a little this spring, but Hechs defense is nice I give it that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie Altamonte Posted March 11, 2014 Share Posted March 11, 2014 Furcal was already having a crappy ST now hurt, I don't think he will be on the active roster on opening day Dietrich looks to be the man imo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FloridaMarlinsForever Posted March 11, 2014 Share Posted March 11, 2014 Sh!t happens. At the same time, teams have become more open about injuries. Not to mention sensitive to possible accusations of medical neglect or some sort of malfeasance. So everyone hears about every little tweak. No, it's not just you. I remember players hobbling along untill they almost dropped, now they treat players like gold assets instead of players, good example is the 93 Phils, not that I was for the dirty pine tar hats and chewing tobacco Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Posted March 11, 2014 Author Share Posted March 11, 2014 Furcal is going to be close to worthless this season. I'm not too high on Dietrich, but I'd rather see him get a shot over Furcal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverBullet Posted March 15, 2014 Share Posted March 15, 2014 Strain. Sleep. Repeat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Vince0926 Posted March 16, 2014 Share Posted March 16, 2014 Furcal could be effective as a bench player. A pass the torch type of player to maybe Dietrich and solano. Can't do any worse than Pierre, who showed up to the park everyday at 3am only to bunt outs to the pitcher. At least furcal can get across as a mentor to Hechavarria too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Posted March 16, 2014 Author Share Posted March 16, 2014 Keeping a terrible player on a roster just to be a "mentor" for a player without a future (like Solano) is a pretty dumb idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Vince0926 Posted March 16, 2014 Share Posted March 16, 2014 Well as a mentor who can be productive still is not. But I understand you too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erick Posted March 16, 2014 Share Posted March 16, 2014 Did someone say mentor? https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQrR8OjnVdYGiYMcjNi1bpIa4XW5qCJTS6sVIewP2RqR81mOss16A Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wild Card Posted March 16, 2014 Share Posted March 16, 2014 Keeping a terrible player on a roster just to be a "mentor" for a player without a future (like Solano) is a pretty dumb idea. Furcal would be a very productive guy, in a bench role. And I wouldn't mind having him around to mentor Hechavarria since they're hellbent on his future here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Posted March 17, 2014 Author Share Posted March 17, 2014 Furcal would be a very productive guy, in a bench role. And I wouldn't mind having him around to mentor Hechavarria since they're hellbent on his future here. That's because you are full of bad ideas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wild Card Posted March 17, 2014 Share Posted March 17, 2014 That's because you are full of bad ideas. How is having Furcal in a bench role a bad idea? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverBullet Posted March 17, 2014 Share Posted March 17, 2014 How is having Furcal in a bench role a bad idea? Probably because you came up with it... Not that I agree with that but just preparing you for what penguino will probably say. Don't be surprised. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wild Card Posted March 17, 2014 Share Posted March 17, 2014 Probably because you came up with it... Not that I agree with that but just preparing you for what penguino will probably say. Don't be surprised. Because he's the smartest idiot here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Posted March 17, 2014 Author Share Posted March 17, 2014 With his age, decline, and injury history, paying him $3.5 million to be a bench player and mentor to players is a dumb idea. He has close to negligible value and being a mentor adds absolutely nothing. The Marlins already have one overpaid, terrible bench player on the team used to mentor players and his name is Gregg Dobbs. They don't need a second one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erick Posted March 17, 2014 Share Posted March 17, 2014 Dobbs can mentor the white guys and Furcal can mentor the Latin guys. Good thing we have no black players. Lenny Harris can stay retired (for now). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Posted March 17, 2014 Author Share Posted March 17, 2014 The lack of black players is probably why the Marlins didn't bring back Juan Pierre. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DcFishFan Posted March 18, 2014 Share Posted March 18, 2014 There's one reason Furcal was brought in. So Loria doesn't get another grievance from the MLBPA for not spending enough of his revenue sharing check on players. Polanco and Pierre got the Jeffrey Loria Pre-retirement Send-off last year. It's mcGehee and Furcal''s turn this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wild Card Posted March 18, 2014 Share Posted March 18, 2014 With his age, decline, and injury history, paying him $3.5 million to be a bench player and mentor to players is a dumb idea. He has close to negligible value and being a mentor adds absolutely nothing. The Marlins already have one overpaid, terrible bench player on the team used to mentor players and his name is Gregg Dobbs. They don't need a second one. Maybe you don't buy into the "He was an All-Star" and "he's a winner" stuff, but it's not just BS and people ("people" being major league managers and GM's, not you and me) say it for a reason. Do you honestly think it's completely meaningless that Furcal has the experience of playing for three Hall of Fame managers on 12 playoff teams? It can absolutely help the clubhouse. He can absolutely teach a player like Hech a few things. He's also a very servicable major league reserve, he's good a very good glove, strong arm, good speed, and decent enough bat to have value on a bench. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Posted March 18, 2014 Author Share Posted March 18, 2014 It's close to meaningless; you definitely don't spend $3.5 million on that, especially if you are operating under the Marlins' budget parameters. Again, they already have one mediocre veteran playing the silly "mentor" role. Why do they need a second one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.