• Hermida Shipped Out to Boston

  • The Marlins have traded Jeremy Hermida to the Boston Red Sox for left-handed pitchers Hunter Jones and Jose Alvarez.

    Hermida was never able to live up to high expectations batting .259 last season with 13 home runs and 47 RBIs. Now that he is in Boston, the Yankees/Red Sox obsessed national baseball media will fawn over his talent and potential. For Hermida’s sake, we hope the change of scenery will help.

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  • Marlins Trade Pools

  • Marlins Die-Hards is running a Marlins trade pool. Our suggestions for players to be traded prior to deadline are:

    1. Dan Uggla
    2. Jeremy Hermida
    3. Dan Meyer
    4. Wes Helms
    5. Ross Gload

    Why? I think Uggla and Hermida are no-brainers. In fact, the Fish should trade them regardless of whether they’re in contention. The rest are veterans who can fit nicely on a bench/bullpen of contending team. I would also throw in Kiko Calero into the mix.

    You can share your thoughts of our list here or go to Marlins Die-Hards to submit your own.

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  • Marlins Finalize 2009 Roster

  • The Marlins 2009 roster is now complete.

    Pitchers B/T Height Weight Birth Salary
    40 Kiko Calero R/R 6-1 210 01/09/75 $500,000
    55 Josh Johnson L/R 6-7 230 01/31/84 $1,400,000
    20 Logan Kensing R/R 6-1 185 07/03/82 $660,000
    22 Matt Lindstrom R/R 6-4 210 02/11/80 $410,000
    53 Dan Meyer R/L 6-3 220 07/03/81 $400,000
    23 Andrew Miller L/L 6-6 210 05/21/85 $1,575,000
    47 Ricky Nolasco R/R 6-2 220 12/13/82 $2,400,000
    46 Leo Nunez R/R 6-1 175 08/14/83 $414,500
    48 Hayden Penn R/R 6-3 200 10/13/84 $400,000
    37 Renyel Pinto L/L 6-4 215 07/08/82 $404,000
    43 Scott Proctor* R/R 6-1 195 01/02/77 $750,000
    19 Anibal Sanchez R/R 6-0 180 02/27/84 $400,000
    56 Rick VandenHurk* R/R 6-5 195 05/22/85 $400,000
    41 Chris Volstad R/R 6-8 225 09/23/86 $400,000
     
    Catchers B/T Height Weight Birth Salary
    21 John Baker L/R 6-1 210 01/20/81 $400,000
    29 Ronny Paulino R/R 6-2 245 04/21/81 $440,000
     
    Infielders B/T Height Weight Birth Salary
    4 Alfredo Amezaga* S/R 5-10 180 01/16/78 $1,300,000
    1 Emilio Bonifacio S/R 5-10 195 04/23/85 $400,000
    3 Jorge Cantu R/R 6-3 200 01/30/82 $3,500,000
    7 Ross Gload L/L 6-1 190 04/05/76 $1,900,000
    50 Andy Gonzalez R/R 6-3 205 12/15/81 $400,000
    18 Wes Helms R/R 6-4 220 05/12/76 $950,000
    2 Hanley Ramirez R/R 6-3 200 12/23/83 $5,500,000
    6 Dan Uggla R/R 5-11 200 03/11/80 $5,350,000
     
    Outfielders B/T Height Weight Birth Salary
    25 Brett Carroll R/R 6-0 190 10/03/82 $400,000
    27 Jeremy Hermida L/R 6-3 210 01/30/84 $2,250,000
    24 Cameron Maybin R/R 6-4 205 04/04/87 $400,000
    12 Cody Ross R/L 5-9 205 12/23/80 $2,225,000

    * Disabled List

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  • Jacobs Almost Traded, Olsen and Gregg On The Market

  • It’s now clear that the Marlins will focus on trading Mike Jacobs, Scott Olsen and Kevin Gregg. In fact, one trade almost happened:

    The Marlins, who had a $22 million payroll in 2008, wanted to deal Jacobs to Kansas City, but the deal died last week because of a medical issue involving the minor-league pitcher that Florida would have received. The Marlins also spoke to Toronto and San Francisco about Jacobs.

    As for Dan Uggla, it looks like the Fish will keep him:

    ”They haven’t put Uggla out there” — though several teams inquired. The Marlins have decided they value Uggla’s power and run production and it ”will take an insanely high offer” to move him, one official said.

    Gaby Sanchez will probably get a chance to win the first base job in the spring but if he falters, expect Jorge Cantu at first and Dallas McPherson at third.

    Also, on other front:

    One official said the Marlins are still mulling whether to trade or keep Jeremy Hermida and/or Josh Willingham (both arbitration-eligible), but Beinfest wouldn’t discuss that. ”There is still a lot of upside to Hermida,” Beinfest said. ”Willingham, hopefully his back will be healthy.” Several teams inquired about Hermida. Beinfest — speaking in general — said there has been “a lot of interest in our players.”

    With Hermida’s underwhelming performance and Willingham’s back, you have to wonder if anyone will offer anything meaningful for either one.

    Photo by Flickr user Literal Salmon
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  • Buster Olney Says Marlins May Bring Back Almost Everybody

  • ESPN’s Buster Olney talks about the Marlins:

    • Marlins officials are saying that management is committed to keeping all the players if front office wants to do that.
    • Some players have high value right now — Mike Jacobs and Jeremy Hermida — and can be replaced by others in the organization (such as Gaby Sanchez) so they are likely to be traded for value.
    • Therefore, there is no urgency to trade quality players like Scott Olsen or Dan Uggla, unless someone offers the Marlins a great deal.
    • Ultimately, Olney thinks the Marlins will keep the core of the powerful infield together (good news for Jorge Cantu fans).
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  • Marlins Wrap Up 3rd Best Season in Franchise History

  • For all the ups and downs of the 2008 season, the Florida Marlins posted a record of 84-77, the third best record in franchise history. The team posted incredible offensive numbers lead by the historic home run power from all four of the starting infielders. As we start looking forward to a busy off-season and hopefully a successful 2009, here are some thoughts, observations, and links: More

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