MLB: Spring training / unsigned FA's / 2009 outlook

[MaineDolFan]

If you look at Nolasco's numbers last year, and keep in mind he was middle relief for a part of the season, there isn't any reason to think he can't sniff 20 this season if he stays healthy.  Give him 30 starts, 15/15, and he should be well above 15 wins anyway.  My .2 cents!

[Fau Teixeira]

i think volstad is a beast .. and andrew miller is "supposed" to have 1st round talent .. so him at the 4 or 5 isn't so shabby

[Brian Fein]

There's a reason why the Marlins are known as the best AAA team in the majors. 

Maine, I think you should notice, I think it was Tommy's lame-ass attempt at a joke, poking at the Marlins.

[YoFuggedaboutit]

Maine, I think you should notice, I think it was Tommy's lame-ass attempt at a joke, poking at the Marlins.

Then explain why they drew only 600 fans to a midweek game last year??

http://www.thedolphinsmakemecry.com/forums/index.php?topic=12047.0

[SportsChick]

What does that have to do with your calling them a AAA team?

The  No. 1 problem that the Marlins have is that everyone here is from somewhere else. Sports alliances are not something that is easily given up. I love the Marlins, but I love my Sox more and always will. Lucky for me, they play in different leagues and only face each other 3 games every once every 3 years.

Brian and I bought a mini pack, we're slated for 15 games this season.

As for a day time mid week game, I'd never make it. My boss isn't gonna give me an afternoon off to go watch baseball (as much as I wish he would). In the current climate, I'm not rocking the boat, I'm employed and I'd like to stay that way

[EDGECRUSHER]

I have no idea why Juan Cruz isn't a Yankee. He would cost them a 4th round pick as compensation because they already signed 3 Type A free agents. It wouldn't even be over the top spending, you figure a 2 year/$5 Million deal does it for one of the more consistent relievers in the game.

Off topic, in the end I think Manny goes to the Dodgers for 2 years/$44 Million.

[MaineDolFan]

Maine, I think you should notice, I think it was Tommy's lame-ass attempt at a joke, poking at the Marlins.

Damn - I was having an OFF day.  That was funny shit, Tommy! 

[raptorsfan29]

jays 2009 outlook doesn't look to great, another year of looking up the asses of the red sox, yankees and now the rays.

At least Cito is the manager, and doc is still with the team, the only bright spots. Was a little sad to see Chacin being released from the jays in december, i believed he signed a  minor league deal with the nationals.

[EDGECRUSHER]

They are probably going to trade Doc this year to maximize his return. He isn't getting any younger and with the Jays financial issues, they won't be contending anytime soon.

[Defense54]

I just got 3 details for the month of March doing security for the METS games.......Whoo hoo! I'll be out in the left field mezzinine under the palm tree..................

[YoFuggedaboutit]

What does that have to do with your calling them a AAA team?

It has a lot to do with it... because they are constantly trading their big stars for seriously talented prospects from other organizations.  Then those prospects develop into major league stars, they get too expensive for the Marlins to keep, so they trade them away. 

Like Dave said in a previous thread, Marlins fans are afraid to get too attached to a player, knowing that player will likely be traded and their hearts will be ripped out.

[SportsChick]

But what is on the field right now, not a AAA team. 1998? Yeah, that was bad. Don't knock the Marlins, they're young, but they're going to be good

[YoFuggedaboutit]

But what is on the field right now, not a AAA team. 1998? Yeah, that was bad. Don't knock the Marlins, they're young, but they're going to be good

But how long will those players be in Marlins uniforms??

[MUCPhin]

Who wins the division? 

The Reds

[StL FinFan]

The Reds

riiiight