No Manny in Miami
As far as we know (and it is 4 PM on July 31st) Manny Ramirez won't be coming to Florida. Most Marlins fans nearly crapped their pants when they heard this news of it even potentially happening. Apparently we were very close. But I honestly think we didn't need him. Here is why:
1.) Have you noticed how well our team is doing without Manny? They are doing great and in order to get him we would have to trade Jeremy Hermida. If we are doing this well this year, imagine where they'll be next year? We would only have Manny for 2-3 months. I say we keep the core together and see where they take us next year.
2.) We are going to be better thanks to Anibal Sanchez and Josh Johnson returning to the rotation. So we improve the starting rotation which has been a problem. The problem has not been hitting, which is what Manny would help.
3.) Chemistry. Chemistry. Chemistry. If Manny is unhappy being surrounded by some of the best and proven stars in baseball playing in front of sellout crowds every night, how is he going to react (and influence) young players? We have a few veteran leaders... and they've done great... but Manny would throw the chemistry off balance.
Personally I think Manny will be traded to the Packers for Brett Favre. Take that, conventional wisdom!
So, let's keep the core together and welcome in Arthur Rhodes. You may older than dirt, but you'll be able to help. You are an instant upgrade over Taylor Tankersley, so you are cool in my book. We only gave up Gaby Hernandez, who has been falling apart in the minors, which means we didn't have to give up much.
Then again who knows. We may find out in a few hours something did happen.
That being said, I hope the best for Anibal Sanchez tonight. Him coming back strong would be like picking up a trade for a power pitcher. The Rockies are white hot right now, but their starting pitching is still very suspect. Taking this series would make this an amazing homestand and who knows if they'll make a move on waivers.
Perhaps we will see the return of Jeff Conine (perhaps not).
Anyway, go fish!
1.) Have you noticed how well our team is doing without Manny? They are doing great and in order to get him we would have to trade Jeremy Hermida. If we are doing this well this year, imagine where they'll be next year? We would only have Manny for 2-3 months. I say we keep the core together and see where they take us next year.
2.) We are going to be better thanks to Anibal Sanchez and Josh Johnson returning to the rotation. So we improve the starting rotation which has been a problem. The problem has not been hitting, which is what Manny would help.
3.) Chemistry. Chemistry. Chemistry. If Manny is unhappy being surrounded by some of the best and proven stars in baseball playing in front of sellout crowds every night, how is he going to react (and influence) young players? We have a few veteran leaders... and they've done great... but Manny would throw the chemistry off balance.
Personally I think Manny will be traded to the Packers for Brett Favre. Take that, conventional wisdom!
So, let's keep the core together and welcome in Arthur Rhodes. You may older than dirt, but you'll be able to help. You are an instant upgrade over Taylor Tankersley, so you are cool in my book. We only gave up Gaby Hernandez, who has been falling apart in the minors, which means we didn't have to give up much.
Then again who knows. We may find out in a few hours something did happen.
That being said, I hope the best for Anibal Sanchez tonight. Him coming back strong would be like picking up a trade for a power pitcher. The Rockies are white hot right now, but their starting pitching is still very suspect. Taking this series would make this an amazing homestand and who knows if they'll make a move on waivers.
Perhaps we will see the return of Jeff Conine (perhaps not).
Anyway, go fish!
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