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Luis Gonzalez Signs With Marlins
UPDATE, 1-31-08 at 12:26pm: Rosenthal confirms the signing. He believes it to be for $2MM guaranteed plus another $1MM in incentives. Mike Berardino of the South Florida Sun-Sentinel doesn't understand the signing.
FROM 1-31-08 at 10:41am:
According to azfamily.com, outfielder Luis Gonzalez has signed with the Marlins. It was said on Sunday that Gonzalez balked at a $2MM offer from the team.
I'm not sure how this is going to work - the Marlins' outfield seemed set at Willingham, Maybin, and Hermida. Maybe Gonzalez can spell Willingham and Jacobs.
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I wonder if it was the same contract they offered him earlier that he turned down.
Can't imagine there was much else out there for him.
Posted by: jimmywallaby | January 31, 2008 at 10:49 AM
I thought maybe the mariners if they don't get wilkerson or maybe and I know there was some bad blood when he left but the d-backs he could have backed up upton and gotten spot starts when byrnes had days off.
Posted by: joemorgan=#1 | January 31, 2008 at 11:07 AM
Good for Gonzo. Let him play his (probable) last year helping some kids and under minimal pressure.
Posted by: FineHamAbounds | January 31, 2008 at 11:08 AM
Maybe this paves the way for Willingham moving to 1B and the awful Mike Jacobs getting benched
Posted by: jza1218 | January 31, 2008 at 11:17 AM
/\ thats a good idea
Posted by: maximumpotential | January 31, 2008 at 11:24 AM
With all of the Marlins' uncertainty at third base, it seems as though this may have been a move to strengthen OF and 3B. I still recall that Joe Girardi lost the battle over whether or not Josh Willingham should or should not play 3B. He wanted Willingham at third; the organization wanted him in left.
Posted by: socalcolonel7 | January 31, 2008 at 11:28 AM
Mabey... this is a prelude to Willingham returning to catcher.
Also, I thought he was a big part of the squabble for playing time with Kemp that caused all the friction with the Dodgers and got Little fired??? The mentor thing DIDN"T work there, why do they think it will work in Fla?
WHAT SAY YOU TIM???
Posted by: bob davis | January 31, 2008 at 11:30 AM
Tim,
The Dodgers didn't offer Gonzalez arbitration, so they don't get a pick. Same situation with Jorge Julio and the Rox. The only remaining FA that will result in compensation are Type-B's: Piazza, Shannon Stewart, Trever Miller and Livan.
Posted by: Mike A. | January 31, 2008 at 11:45 AM
Good catch Mike, sorry all for the oversight.
Posted by: Tim Dierkes | January 31, 2008 at 12:22 PM
Willingham's back will prevent him from playing third and expecially catcher. His limited to a corner OF spot or first base.
Posted by: Nny | January 31, 2008 at 12:27 PM
pretty good backup player for the young Marlins.
Posted by: rockraines | January 31, 2008 at 01:36 PM
Hopefully this will allow Maybin to start the year in AAA. He could really use AT LEAST another 1/2 season in the minors.
Posted by: SC | January 31, 2008 at 01:56 PM
Another reason why the Marlins will rise to the top.
Posted by: Barroid_Bonds | January 31, 2008 at 08:10 PM
Luis Gonzalez doesnt realize he's in the twilight of his career. I hope he doesnt cause turmoil and friction with the young Marlin players like he did with the past 2 teams he played on. Old Geezer.
Posted by: Chillin | January 31, 2008 at 09:55 PM
Well, considering I saw Gonzo about 2 hours ago and mentioned his new contract. I can honestly say he seems really happy about his decision to join the Marlins for the year. I have a feeling he'll be a great help to a group of youngsters and will see more playing time then many expect him to.
Posted by: Dbacks88 | February 01, 2008 at 02:40 AM