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[EmpireWF]

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[Comment From Sean:]
I hear Marlins are going to throw a ton of cash at Reyes but for a short term, something like 3 years/$80MM. Any truth to this?

Tim Dierkes:
The rumor was three years at $20MM+ per, and it came from one anonymous Mets employee. So that's shaky stuff. I could see the Marlins making a 3/60 offer, sure, but I think they'd present four and five-year options too.

Okay. I doubt they get him for a basic $20 mil per offer. I expect a bidding war to end with Reyes getting 5 years, perhaps a 6 year option at $23-$24 million per year max.

[Kuzzy Powers]

Free agent shortstop Jose Reyes had lunch in Florida Wednesday with Marlins team officials.
"I would certainly count him amongst our priorities," Marlins president David Samson said after the visit. Reyes is already drawing interest from several teams and is likely to command bids in the area of $100 million. If the Marlins can compete with that, they'll have a shot at landing the 28-year-old shortstop. If not, Hanley Ramirez will not be asked to change positions.

[Obst]

The Rangers, Red Sox and Nationals are expected to pursue Madson if the deal falls through, according to Jon Heyman of SI.com

The sides never had an agreement in place, according to Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports. The Phillies are reconsidering their options and could revisit discussions with Papelbon, according to Rosenthal.

Mark Buehrle toured the Marlins' new ballpark and caught up with his former manager Ozzie Guillen in a daylong visit yesterday, reports Joe Capozzi of the Palm Beach Post.

[Obst]

The Rockies contacted the Braves about Martin Prado, according to Troy Renck of the Denver Post. The Rockies, who haven't yet exchanged named with the Braves, view Prado as a starting second baseman who can produce runs.

[Chrispy]

Just realized CJ Wilson is 31, thought the dude was like 27. Only one year older then Buehrle.....

[KnightNoles]

Point me in the tight way to find the contracts for the reds and Nats so I can create an off-season thread like the braves, brewers and phillies....

[KnightNoles]

Looks like the Marlins are looking to make a run... there a little past due..

97, 03... 09 whoops maybe in '12

[NAHSTE]

The Rockies contacted the Braves about Martin Prado, according to Troy Renck of the Denver Post. The Rockies, who haven't yet exchanged named with the Braves, view Prado as a starting second baseman who can produce runs.

I've heard Seth Smith is involved, I'd hope that came with at least 1 other prospect, if not two.

[Goober]

Point me in the tight way to find the contracts for the reds and Nats so I can create an off-season thread like the braves, brewers and phillies....

Google cot's baseball contracts.

[NAHSTE]

Google cot's baseball contracts.

Cot's is the best source, but B-ref lists every player's contract status too.

[Warner2BruceTD]

Point me in the tight way to find the contracts for the reds and Nats so I can create an off-season thread like the braves, brewers and phillies....

I'll do the Reds for you.

-Extend Phillips
-See if Cordero will take $5 or $6M, or else find another closer (not Joe Nathan, please)
-Trade some combination of Grandal, Wood, Bailey, Volquez, Heisey for a SP
-Peace out, Paul Janish. Find veteran insurance policy for Cozart.

Done.

[Sharkweather]

The Rockies contacted the Braves about Martin Prado, according to Troy Renck of the Denver Post. The Rockies, who haven't yet exchanged named with the Braves, view Prado as a starting second baseman who can produce runs.

I've heard Seth Smith is involved, I'd hope that came with at least 1 other prospect, if not two.

With the Braves open-minded about trading players, the Rockies have contacted them about infielder Martin Prado, according to a major-league source.

The Rockies, who scouted Prado extensively last season, view him as a starting second baseman who could occupy a run-producing spot in the lineup. The clubs have not yet exchanged names but are expected to keep the lines of communication open.

Atlanta, which is seeking outfield help, is willing to consider moving Prado rather than use him in left field. The Rockies have outfield depth to start trade talks. Seth Smith could fit in a platoon for the Braves, and Charlie Blackmon, a former star at Georgia Tech, might satisfy the Braves' desire to get a center fielder of the future if they are unable to re-sign Michael Bourn after next season.

http://www.denverpost.com/rockies/ci_19302772

Smith + Blackmon? No thanks.

[Warner2BruceTD]

I'm surprised Braves fans wouldn't be all over that.

Smith gives you the same production as Prado in less AB's. Granted, he can not hit lefties, and isn't as versatile, but you'd be getting a prospect, too.

[NAHSTE]

I'm surprised Braves fans wouldn't be all over that.

Smith gives you the same production as Prado in less AB's. Granted, he can not hit lefties, and isn't as versatile, but you'd be getting a prospect, too.

Depending on the prospect I'd be all for it. A Smith/Diaz platoon is actually pretty solid, if Diaz can go back to crushing LHP.

Prado is a fan favorite though so that's probably why this is gonna be a hard sell to the fans. Most fans still think Prado is the all-star caliber player he was last year and are expecting more of a "name" in return.

[Warner2BruceTD]

Just realized CJ Wilson is 31, thought the dude was like 27. Only one year older then Buehrle.....

Don't forget, he was a RP for a long time. He was the closer for one year, but was a pretty obscure middle reliever for several years before that.