Author Topic: How best to take advantage of the Marlins' desparation? (Read 3138 times)

JackAstro · « **on:** December 02, 2005, 04:40:54 pm »

As the Marlins organization throws up its collective hands and looks forward to better days in Las Vegas, I'm wondering how the Astros might be able to take advantage of the fire sale currently unfolding in Miami. As the fish seem willing to part ways with anyone on the roster worth at least a few million in exchange for anyone with a salary near the league minimum, it seems like at least a half-assed lopsided offer is in order. Let me start the bidding with a Chris Burke for Juan Pierre. You just run with it from there. We can package the best ideas in a nice leather-wrapped portfolio (along with a fruit basket or assorted cheese and sausage products) and forward to the Marlins braintrust on the Astros' behalf, just to get the ball rolling. Thoughts?

JimR · « **Reply #1 on:** December 02, 2005, 05:04:57 pm »

we already have Juan Pierre.

Burke for Dontrelle.

OldBlevins · « **Reply #2 on:** December 02, 2005, 05:07:19 pm »

If Ausmus doesn't sign with the Astros--and I hope he does--LoDuca could probably be had pretty easily. Not the best catcher perhaps, but competent. Junction Jack for LoDuca.

S.P. Rodriguez · « **Reply #3 on:** December 02, 2005, 05:21:24 pm »

Realizing this is a semi-serious thread, Dontrelle Willis and Cabrera are rumored to be the only untouchable players on the Marlins Roster.

If Houston makes a play for a Marlin, Ron Villone is still on their roster... one of the rumor mill threads mentioned all they are asking for is a minor league pitching prospect.

JackAstro · « **Reply #4 on:** December 02, 2005, 05:34:54 pm »

Quote:

we already have Juan Pierre.

Burke for Dontrelle.

But Jim... we could have TWO Juan Pierres! Just imagine the possibilities (except for the possibility of a repeat of that face-shattering incident in NY this year resulting from having two CFs in the game at one time). Nonetheless, your raise of Dontrelle for Burke is excellent, and will be included in the proposal.

Taras Bulba · « **Reply #8 on:** December 02, 2005, 05:59:27 pm »

Here's guessing that the line of GMs outside of the Marlin's suite at the winter meetings will resemble a gang bang at Jester. Just hope that Tim ain't the caboose.

JimR · « **Reply #11 on:** December 02, 2005, 06:56:33 pm »

my best baseball source tells me that Rajah and his agents are "playing games" with Houston and have hamstrung them right now.

pravata · « **Reply #13 on:** December 02, 2005, 07:07:23 pm »

By clearing Castillo's salary, the Marlins' on-field payroll -- a franchise-record $65 million last season -- now stands at about $25 million. And it figures to go lower with the team entertaining numerous offers for catcher Paul Lo Duca and center fielder Juan Pierre.
The Link

JimR · « **Reply #17 on:** December 04, 2005, 10:57:27 pm »

hey, Dobro, the guy i talk to is a friend of your idol. he was telling me what the man is doing to the team you root for. "playing games" was his phrase, not mine. believe it or not, your choice.

Phil_in_CS · « **Reply #18 on:** December 05, 2005, 09:47:49 am »

Furcal is a good example; I don't know if the Astros wanted him or not, but until they know one way or the other on Clemens, they can't get into the market for other high priced players.

If they have to sit on the sidelines waiting on Clemens to decide, while players like Furcal and Abreu sign elsewhere, that's pretty much hamstrung.

Author Topic: How best to take advantage of the Marlins' desparation? (Read 3138 times)

pravata

pravata