June 13, 201412 yr I have a lot of respect for Peter Gammons but I don't understand his thinking here. I understand that trading away any player that is going to get pricey is not only a distinct possibility but almost a given with this franchise. So the fact that he mentions us trading away Cishek if we fall out of contention doesn't bother me. However, why would he think that we would move Eovaldi to close? I would think Eovaldi has pitched well enough the last season and a half to put those thoughts to rest. And Bryan Morris as a closer? Yuck! Also, Disco might end up in the pen long term but for now I think the Marlins are committed to giving him a chance to pan out as a starter. http://www.gammonsdaily.com/peter-gammons-under-the-radar-trade-possibilities/ One last thought. If we do fall back and move Cishek, you can kiss Stanton goodbye! We would lose any glimmer of hope of extending him. Not that there is much of a chance anyway, but I would be surprised if he doesn't tweet "trade me now" the second Cishek is traded.
June 13, 201412 yr Eovaldi isn't moving to the pen ever as a Marlin, unless he starts to get crushed out of nowhere. I could totally see Disco as a closer, though. Pounds the strikezone and has two plus pitches.
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