SonOfJack Posted March 20, 2018 Share Posted March 20, 2018 The Marlins today optioned RHP Sandy Alcantara, OF Braxton Lee, and RHP Nick Wittgren to Triple-A New Orleans. The Marlins now have 42 players in Major League camp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverBullet Posted March 20, 2018 Share Posted March 20, 2018 YESSSSS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverBullet Posted March 20, 2018 Share Posted March 20, 2018 This says a few things... They're wisely not wasting service time with Alcantara... Braxton Lee getting cut means a non roster guy like Scott Van Slyke is pretty much guaranteed to be the 4th outfielder... Wittgren just returned from injury yesterday, he'll be back up shortly but probably needed more time to build back up... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverBullet Posted March 20, 2018 Share Posted March 20, 2018 I think he also could use the extra seasoning. I don't like Brinson making the team if he does, but at least he's shown he's ready. This is true. Alcantara's major league time last season wasn't great and that's more than enough reason to hold him down longer so he definitely isn't being kept down *just* to delay service time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marlinsmaniac Posted March 20, 2018 Share Posted March 20, 2018 Super excited to see Alacantara going down, and glad that Van Slyke showed up this spring. Lee is completely devoid of power and they really needed some in the lineup and off the bench. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverBullet Posted March 20, 2018 Share Posted March 20, 2018 glad that Van Slyke showed up this spring He has a contract and was required to show up. Did you expect him to stay home? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverBullet Posted March 20, 2018 Share Posted March 20, 2018 Wondering how much of Braxton Lee's cut is about service time. We don't talk about it much with him because he's labeled as more of a backup but he is a promising piece and his service clock could be worth monitoring as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverBullet Posted March 20, 2018 Share Posted March 20, 2018 I assume all 4 of these guys make the team and the only question is which of Turner, Nicolino, and Smith goes to the bullpen as the long reliever. Both Brett Graves and Elieser Hernandez probably stay and start the season on the DL based on Mattingly's comments yesterday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Das Texan Posted March 20, 2018 Share Posted March 20, 2018 In this case, I'm sure that sending Sandy down is legit. Sending down Brinson would be about as stupid as the Braves sending down Acuna. I hope that gets fixed in the next CBA. Its fucking stupid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CYmarlins Posted March 20, 2018 Share Posted March 20, 2018 Wondering how much of Braxton Lee's cut is about service time. We don't talk about it much with him because he's labeled as more of a backup but he is a promising piece and his service clock could be worth monitoring as well. I think calling him up in June would benefit Braxton more than anything. Gives more at bats and playing time especially if Brinson ends up being the opening day CF. I assume all 4 of these guys make the team and the only question is which of Turner, Nicolino, and Smith goes to the bullpen as the long reliever. Both Brett Graves and Elieser Hernandez probably stay and start the season on the DL based on Mattingly's comments yesterday. Good idea about putting Graves on the DL. I think Despaigne, Turner, and Smith should make the team. Nicolino has been given more than enough ample time to turn it around. His slider isn't anything special. Any decent team will destroy him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricOwens! Posted March 20, 2018 Share Posted March 20, 2018 When did Hernandez get hurt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverBullet Posted March 20, 2018 Share Posted March 20, 2018 When did Hernandez get hurt He didn't. Last week Monday he had dental work done including getting a wisdom tooth removed and it left his face swollen and he didn't pitch for a week. He got back to work recently but Mattingly says he won't be built up enough to be ready by Opening Day so putting him on the DL is the way to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marlinsmaniac Posted March 20, 2018 Share Posted March 20, 2018 He has a contract and was required to show up. Did you expect him to stay home? I guess part of me did. Hard to shake off that COL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonOfJack Posted March 20, 2018 Author Share Posted March 20, 2018 I guess part of me did. Hard to shake off that COL. What do the Colorado Rockies have to do with this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bret Hart Posted March 20, 2018 Share Posted March 20, 2018 Rotation : Urena-Straily-Despaigne-Turner-Nicolino OF : DD-Brinson-Maybin I think Shuck and SVS were finalist of one OF backup spot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonOfJack Posted March 20, 2018 Author Share Posted March 20, 2018 I think Shuck and SVS were finalist of OF backup. Leg up for SVS I bet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
el_gmac Posted March 20, 2018 Share Posted March 20, 2018 Leg up for SVS I bet. into cheerleading huh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canada-marlin24 Posted March 20, 2018 Share Posted March 20, 2018 Wow is the rotation bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canada-marlin24 Posted March 20, 2018 Share Posted March 20, 2018 Rotation : Urena-Straily-Despaigne-Turner-Nicolino OF : DD-Brinson-Maybin I think Shuck and SVS were finalist of one OF backup spot. No way Nicolino is in the rotation over Smith. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bret Hart Posted March 20, 2018 Share Posted March 20, 2018 No way Nicolino is in the rotation over Smith. I know. But Nicolino was an out-of-option guy. He will earn it at first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marlinsmaniac Posted March 20, 2018 Share Posted March 20, 2018 What do the Colorado Rockies have to do with this? If you have to ask, then you’ll never know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marlinsmaniac Posted March 20, 2018 Share Posted March 20, 2018 I know. But Nicolino was an out-of-option guy. He will earn it at first. You’re absolutely right that being out of options is gonna keep him on the team, but I think more in a long relief kind of role. Because even though he’s nowhere near a polished product, Caleb smith misses bats and we sorely need that kind of arm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canada-marlin24 Posted March 20, 2018 Share Posted March 20, 2018 I thought Braxton Lee was going to make the team. Really like this guy. Shuck has done well but he’s a very similar player to Lee. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bret Hart Posted March 20, 2018 Share Posted March 20, 2018 Like Rays in this season, how about 4-man rotation? Well, we have nothing to lose. Just for saving prospects and money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonOfJack Posted March 20, 2018 Author Share Posted March 20, 2018 into cheerleading huh I am now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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