November 13, 20159 yr The more I think about it, if we don't get cespedes (which I doubt we do) and we don't get any other pricey free agents (highly likely), if Loria still is ok with spending something in free agency then Napoli makes sense if Mattingly solely uses him against lefties. Napoli is only useful in a part time role against lefties only and that's what we need at first.
November 13, 20159 yr I agree that Reynolds definitely isn't a good choice and Hart is pretty much done, guy is constantly hurt. Napoli would be a good choice, just wondering what he would be looking for in a contract. His splits against LHP are really good.
November 13, 20159 yr Author I agree that Reynolds definitely isn't a good choice and Hart is pretty much done, guy is constantly hurt. Napoli would be a good choice, just wondering what he would be looking for in a contract. His splits against LHP are really good. I would think 1 year $6 million would get it done, but it depends on if he's willing to cut his playing time.
November 13, 20159 yr I'm pretty sure Mattingly actually knows what a platoon is so there's that good news
November 13, 20159 yr Matt Reynolds isnt that good v lhp. (or rhp, but he is actually better v them) Good defender though and a great guy.
November 16, 20159 yr I would think 1 year $6 million would get it done, but it depends on if he's willing to cut his playing time. I think that would be more than enough for a guy to platoon.
November 16, 20159 yr I think that would be more than enough for a guy to platoon. Absolutely, but Napoli seems to think he's a full time guy. Both his numbers, and his hip suggest otherwise, but he ain't having it.
November 16, 20159 yr I would think 1 year $6 million would get it done, but it depends on if he's willing to cut his playing time. He's looking for more money and more years right now and as delusional as it is, he thinks he'll find it.
November 16, 20159 yr Author He's looking for more money and more years right now and as delusional as it is, he thinks he'll find it. He can look all he wants, I mean...I'm looking for more money too but I'm not going to get it. Wait...is this what you meant? Is this Napoli:
November 16, 20159 yr Seems like it's back to the 2014 off season with him. He came off a pretty nice 2013 with the Sox but didn't do much in 14 or 15 besides a good second half. The problem is inflation of contracts. I would do $4 million with incentives.
November 16, 20159 yr Would have been nice to waiver claim Danny Valencia for free. And would probably be happy about it as he has Miami roots. Another great obvious move missed. Juan Uribe drilled lefties last year, and doesn't have an embarrassing 3 year split (just under .800 OPS). Super cheap. Have no idea about his health though. Napoli will probably want more playing time, but certainly worth a phone call. Hart and Reynolds are MILB free agents at this point. Can Ryan Raburn play 1B? I don't think Chris Young is in Miami's budget. Typing this I am now angrier about Valencia. Idiots.
November 16, 20159 yr I'd keep at least keep an eye on Napoli because his market (or what he assumes is his market) is bound to drop and that's where we swoop in.
November 28, 20159 yr Would have been nice to waiver claim Danny Valencia for free. And would probably be happy about it as he has Miami roots. Another great obvious move missed. Juan Uribe drilled lefties last year, and doesn't have an embarrassing 3 year split (just under .800 OPS). Super cheap. Have no idea about his health though. Napoli will probably want more playing time, but certainly worth a phone call. Hart and Reynolds are MILB free agents at this point. Can Ryan Raburn play 1B? I don't think Chris Young is in Miami's budget. Typing this I am now angrier about Valencia. Idiots. after the A's re-acquisition of Jed Lowrie,Valencia seems be availabled via trade.
December 3, 20159 yr Purely for the sake of conversation, what do you guys think about middlebrooks? He just got DFA'd and has shown he can hit for power. Maybe Benedict can fix him too lol
December 3, 20159 yr Chris Carter was also non-tendered. In 2014 he had good numbers against LHP...not so much last year. He could be an interesting option though.
December 3, 20159 yr Chris Carter was also non-tendered. In 2014 he had good numbers against LHP...not so much last year. He could be an interesting option though. Agreed
December 3, 20159 yr Agreed He's also played some OF in the past, which could come in handy if/when Ozuna gets dealt.
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