Obviously the lineup this year has been metes and bounds ahead of last year but thats not hard. We need to make big improvements from multiple positions to be a playoff team even with our pitching improving and improvements from younger guys like Yelich, Ozuna, Stanton, and Hech.

 

So basically how would you go about improving the offense.

 

For me I try and see if guys like Koehler who are nice but probably reached their ceiling and maybe even a top prospect like Heaney could be combined to acquire an impact bat or maybe a young player who is ready to start away. IMO we need one more impact bat who can put up an .800 OPS in the middle of our lineup behind Stanton. Mcgehee is not an answer and I hope they actively look this winter to upgrade at the corner infield positions and don't just think he is going to be as productive next year.

 

To me the front office already knows they have 5 positions locked up for next year in the lineup whether you like it or not in Stanton, Yelich, Ozuna, Hech, and Salty/mathis/young guy

 

To me it starts with using our pitching surplus to add to our lineup.

 

What would you guys do?

I would probably spend money in free agency.

 

Oh wait, nevermind. I forgot about Loria.

Give Mathis a pay raise....

I would probably spend money in free agency.

 

Oh wait, nevermind. I forgot about Loria.

 

There is really no one available in free agency at positions we need. Although i think pablo sandoval would be a fantastic addition in our park.

The realistic answer would be to trade Cishek for a bat.

Game changers like ludwick, Schumacher, maybe delmon young if possible. I also like Byrd and Murphy from the mets. Those types of people. Hustle. Hard outs.

Game changers like ludwick, Schumacher, maybe delmon young if possible. I also like Byrd and Murphy from the mets. Those types of people. Hustle. Hard outs.

 

lololol

lololol

 

Alright, funny for you not for me. Guy asked asked a question about the lineup to start the thread and I'm providing my answer.

Garret Jones has been decent but I think we expected a little more production at this point but he has also fallen victim to the shift.

 

I would look at a guy like Michael Cuddyer to perhaps be a fourth outfielder and platoon with Jones but not sure I would want him starting everyday.

I want Skip Schumaker too. I love gritty, white guys.

Just going through arbitration eligible guys, a guy like Brandon Moss would fit in perfectly and they are going to need more pitching for next year.

Alright, funny for you not for me. Guy asked asked a question about the lineup to start the thread and I'm providing my answer.

 

ya and your answer was completely ridiculous not only because you provided a name of 3 very old OF's, the only position we are set at, you picked 3 absolutely terrible outfielders.

Realistically, nothing is going to happen. They're going to try to acquire a 2B who can run and that'll be all. The team's talent evaluators like the rest of the lineup, it seems like.

I wouldn't be surprised if they bring Bonifacio back to play 2B.

God i just want them to call the cubs and ask them for any of their infield prospects/players. we are a match made in heaven.

ya and your answer was completely ridiculous not only because you provided a name of 3 very old OF's, the only position we are set at, you picked 3 absolutely terrible outfielders.

 

Sorry I personally like them. Also moss. But not sure if hes available

Realistically, nothing is going to happen. They're going to try to acquire a 2B who can run and that'll be all. The team's talent evaluators like the rest of the lineup, it seems like.

 

This is the actual true answer. Might as well close the thread cuz anything else is just daydreaming.

Realistically, nothing is going to happen. They're going to try to acquire a 2B who can run and that'll be all. The team's talent evaluators like the rest of the lineup, it seems like.

 

Isn't that why they supposedly acquire Kike?

Isn't that why they supposedly acquire Kike?

 

Based on recent usage and the way they talked about him after the trade, they seem to view Kike as a utility guy off the bench.

Sorry I personally like them. Also moss. But not sure if hes available

 

why exactly do you like them?

why exactly do you like them?

 

Well, Daniel Murphy is a very nice and extremely underrated hitter. I'd take him all day.

Well, Daniel Murphy is a very nice and extremely underrated hitter. I'd take him all day.

 

i hadn't even looked at his byrd or murphy thing i was just referring to the first 3 outfielders he named.

why exactly do you like them?

 

Well pretty much rely on clutch hitting. I know young has had a bad rap but he has good power. Murphy would make the team a lot better at second but he probably costs a lot

Delmon Young is a good fit. Young would be first to the buffet line at all times which would keep Mcgehee in shape and cause him to not lose his .Babip magic in August next year.

i hadn't even looked at his byrd or murphy thing i was just referring to the first 3 outfielders he named.

 

Well Murphy is a legit hitter. I'd be all about that. Byrd, or any OFer, would serve zero purpose to the Marlins, thankfully we have a great OF going into next season.