The_Punisher Posted December 16, 2014 Share Posted December 16, 2014 Miami Marlins nearing deal with Michael Morse... Discuss! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Punisher Posted December 16, 2014 Author Share Posted December 16, 2014 http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2014/12/marlins-nearing-deal-with-michael-morse.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canada-marlin24 Posted December 16, 2014 Share Posted December 16, 2014 Let's hope he stays healthy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fauowls44 Posted December 16, 2014 Share Posted December 16, 2014 Good. Solid bat and a local guy. Save the starter depth or trade a starter to recoup some prospects. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pollythewog Posted December 16, 2014 Share Posted December 16, 2014 good. hopefully only 2 years  Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Posted December 16, 2014 Share Posted December 16, 2014 Excellent news. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fauowls44 Posted December 16, 2014 Share Posted December 16, 2014 Because he's a good bat? Nobody is throwing a parade but this is a nice addition. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yokofox33 Posted December 16, 2014 Share Posted December 16, 2014 Besides replacing Jones who is garbage, why should we be excited about this? Well, I mean, he's no Craig Stem in terms of excitability, but still a pretty a solid signing.  Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverBullet Posted December 16, 2014 Share Posted December 16, 2014 Besides replacing Jones who is garbage, why should we be excited about this? Not for nothing but that is a pretty solid reason in itself.  Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bret Hart Posted December 16, 2014 Share Posted December 16, 2014 Welcome to Home State.  Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverBullet Posted December 16, 2014 Share Posted December 16, 2014 At the least this is an upgrade at first over Jones, is a better fit in the lineup than Headley would have been, we don't lose any prospects or other key players, it increases our power, and he'll make a better cleanup hitter than McGehee. This doesn't make us a worse team so I don't see how we can't at least give this a thumbs up.  Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wild Card Posted December 16, 2014 Share Posted December 16, 2014 This is by far the least exciting first base option. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fish14 Posted December 16, 2014 Share Posted December 16, 2014 Good deal. Good power bat behind Stanton. I would actually keep jones as a power bat off the bench who can hit righties.  Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverBullet Posted December 16, 2014 Share Posted December 16, 2014 This is by far the least exciting first base option.  Not arguing with you (unless you say Bour), but who's a better (realistic) option at this point? The first base class after LaRoche is just so bad.  Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bret Hart Posted December 16, 2014 Share Posted December 16, 2014 2015 Opening Day Lineup : Gordon 4, Yelich 7, Stanton 9, McGehee 5, Morse 3, Ozuna 8, Salty 2, Hech 6, Alvarez 1.  Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverBullet Posted December 16, 2014 Share Posted December 16, 2014 I can't give it a thumbs up because the moves the team has made leads me to believe they want to win now. A morse signing isn't really a win now move especially in our infield. I'm happy they upgraded (by a little), just not thrilled with the choice. Fair assessment, thought as I asked Wild Card, what would you have done at first base if you were in the FO?  Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverBullet Posted December 16, 2014 Share Posted December 16, 2014 2015 Opening Day Lineup : Gordon 4, Yelich 7, Stanton 9, Morse 3, Ozuna 8, McGehee 5, Salty 2, Hech 6, Alvarez 1. Fixed.  Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverBullet Posted December 16, 2014 Share Posted December 16, 2014 I hope they're giving Morse $100 million per year so people can say Loria finally raised payroll.  Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Punisher Posted December 16, 2014 Author Share Posted December 16, 2014 I don't get you guys, this is a terrific signing. If healthy this guy has one of the better bats. BOTH Gordon AND Morse will be excellent hitters in Marlins Park!!!  Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SongInTheAir Posted December 16, 2014 Share Posted December 16, 2014 Morse will outperform his projected WAR since he will exclusively play first base. He was terri-bad defensively in the outfield, but shouldn't be any worse than Garrett Jones at first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pollythewog Posted December 16, 2014 Share Posted December 16, 2014 2 years. nice job.  Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AeroFishOne Posted December 16, 2014 Share Posted December 16, 2014 I like this better then going into the season with what we have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SongInTheAir Posted December 16, 2014 Share Posted December 16, 2014 Sources have it as a two year deal, which is perfect. Financial details still unknown. Now to find a team to give Jones away to for Christmas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Posted December 16, 2014 Share Posted December 16, 2014 Its just me who's underwhelmed. Everyone else seems super happy. We're desperate  Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erick Posted December 16, 2014 Share Posted December 16, 2014 Being disappointed that we signed Morse yet hoping we would've signed LaRoche is really weird. They're similar players. Morse just looks worse because he's had issues with injuries, in part because he's been asked to play positions he's had no business playing.  Morse will be fine at 1B. He's much better than Jones in the sense that he can play every day if he stays healthy. Morse hits both lefties and righties as opposed to Jones who's just a mediocre platoon player. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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