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The Braves are not a finalist for Jamey Carroll's services. LOL at two things: Jamey Carroll having finalists, and the Braves for not being among them.
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Look at this B.S....many met fans seem to think JR is gone tho
Jorge Sedano of 790 AM The Ticket in Miami reports that free agent Jose Reyes signing with the Marlins is "almost a done deal."
This report should be taken with a huge grain of salt. Not only would it be hugely surprising if Reyes signs with the first team he visits with, but we don't anticipate that it will be Sedano that breaks the news of the signing of one of the biggest offseason fish (pun intended). Nevertheless, it's clear that the Marlins are a real player for the shortstop. If he is brought in, Hanley Ramirez would have to change positions.Originally posted by Nick MangoldComment
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Marlins said to have made "substantial" offers to Pujols and Reyes.
You've got to be shitting me.
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They are just trying to make a statement right now, they don't expect to land either guy. They are just being very public about being willing to spend money so future free agents take them seriously.
I could see them possibly landing Reyes, but there's no chance Albert goes to from a banner franchise like the Cardinals to a a dysfunctional organization like Miami.Comment
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Well Reyes loved his visit to Miami, I think they've got a good shot at signing him. No chance with Pujols though.
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Jose Reyes has agreed to terms with the Miami Marlins, according to Dino Costa of SiriusXM.Comment
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I find it hard to believe Reyes would agree with the 1st team and not testing the market.Originally posted by Nick MangoldComment
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I definitely think a move to either first base or DH is in order for Ramirez. I actually think that he ends up with the Orioles, because it doesn't seem likely that the Orioles sign Pujols or Fielder. Some moves still need to be made, and I think Ramirez as a DH for the Orioles would be a solid move if we can also add some pitching.MILWAUKEE -- Third baseman Aramis Ramirez' tenure with the Chicago Cubs is officially done, according to his agent, Paul Kinzer.
Kinzer, who is attending this week's general managers meetings, said he will meet with other clubs this week about Ramirez's future, but that he does not plan to speak to the Cubs.
"That ship has sailed," Kinzer said. "We have a lot of interest in Aramis from different teams. But the Cubs will not be one of them."
Kinzer, who also represents free-agent shortstop Rafael Furcal, said he is seeking a three- or four-year contract for Ramirez, a 33-year-old Dominican native. Ramirez hit .305 with 26 home runs and a team-high 93 RBIs for the Cubs in 2011.
According to a major league source, Kinzer had a meeting with Milwaukee Brewers general manager Doug Melvin on Monday afternoon. If Brewers first baseman Prince Fielder leaves as expected through the free-agent process, the club will be looking to replace his production. Fielder hit .299 and slugged 38 homers and 120 RBIs for the Brewers in 2011.
Fielder's agent Scott Boras, who is also in Milwaukee, said Monday that he will schedule meetings with Cubs president of baseball operations Theo Epstein and general manager Jed Hoyer to get a feel for where the Cubs stand under their new management.
"Prince has hit well at Wrigley Field and he's done well in that division," said Boras, who also represents Cubs free agent Carlos Pena. "(The Cubs and I) haven't talked yet, but we will."
Boras also rPena, who hit .225 with 28 homers and 80 RBIs for the Cubs last season.
On Monday, Kinzer reiterated his annoyance with comments Cubs broadcaster Bob Brenly made on the "Waddle and Silvy" show in early October, including that Ramirez was not a clutch hitter.
"They don't give out Silver Slugger awards to Punch-and-Judy hitters," Kinzer said about Ramirez, who won the NL award in 2011. "Everybody with the Cubs has always been tremendous for the whole time that Aramis was there. It was a great relationship. You can ask his managers why they don't feel that way (that Brenly felt). You can ask (former Cubs GM) Jim Hendry why he doesn't feel that way. Why he had a personal attack on Aramis, I don't understand that. For a broadcaster to come out and say that, I thought it was very low-class."
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Told you guys there is no chance Matt Kemp leaves LA, no matter how broke or how desperate they are for prospects.Comment
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Ken Rosenthal says the Marlins offered Reyes a 6-year, $90 million deal.
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Buster Olney on Reyes and the Marlins
"There is an expectation they will work something out with Reyes for something in the range of five years, $18-20M a year. They are seen as the team that's going to be most aggressive and he certainly fits the style that Ozzie Guillen loves to play. He loves to have a team that runs the bases aggressively, puts pressure on opposing defenses. Reyes would be a centerpiece for that with Hanley Ramirez moving to another position."Comment
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Damn. Marlins going all in on Reyes.
Strong move. I like it, but it will either set them back 10 years like the Tejada deal did to Baltimore, or it could possibly elevate them to a fringe contender. If Reyes and Josh Johnson can stay healthy and Hanley can stop being a grumpy louse, it might end up being a solid club.
My manlove for Reyes and Mike Stanton is well documented. Might have to pull an MVPete and go dual-squads next season.
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