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Odds and Ends: Crede, Rodriguez, Marlins

By Nat Boyle [March 2, 2008 at 12:11pm CST]

Just a couple items worth mentioning:

Matt Hurst notes Elasticman Scot Shields says "(Heck) yeah" to whether or not the Angels should dish out the big bucks for Francisco Rodriguez, this despite incentives in Shields contract that would kick in should he be transitioned into the closer role.
Joe Cowley of the Chicago Sun Times touches in on Joe Crede's fate after notching his first homerun of the spring, easing concerns for his surgically repaired back. Says Cowley, "Crede's agent, Scott Boras, already has told general manager Ken Williams that they want to explore the market. With Josh Fields waiting in the wings, the Sox are dealing from a position of strength. The Giants are a top suitor." Scouts were present for Crede's homerun.
Marlins Owner Jeff Loria says payroll is "all going to be a function of the revenues we generate. If we have a bigger base than we anticipate, that will go back to the payroll." This from Tom D'Angelo of the Palm Beach Post who add, "When asked if the team could lock up young stars like shortstop Hanley Ramirez for the long term, Loria said: 'We're going to look at that going forward. But we are challenged until we get into that new stadium." The Marlins payroll this year is just under $20MM.

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Tim, please don't show any more ads of these children with smile defects. It's creeping me out.. Jeez..

Posted by: MagikLair | March 02, 2008 at 12:23 PM

Hanley Ramirez in a Cubs Uniform at the trade deadline? What a perfect fit.

Posted by: uww1 | March 02, 2008 at 12:35 PM

Hmmm...I will try to ban those. Please email me at dierkes@gmail.com if you can get a screenshot or something.

Posted by: Tim Dierkes | March 02, 2008 at 12:39 PM

Hanley Ramirez in a Cubs Uniform at the trade deadline? What a perfect fit.

Posted by: uww1 | March 02, 2008 at 12:43 PM

Thats a funny joke. If you really think your going to get Hanley at the trade deadline then I'm assuming your not getting Brian Roberts this off season. And it would take 5-6 top prospects to get Hanley away from the Marlins especially since they have a deal done to get a new stadium in 2011

Posted by: Barroid_Bonds | March 02, 2008 at 12:53 PM

I feel for the small market franchises, but if they are given $30 mil or so from revenue shares and/or luxury tax monies they should spend that much or get fined the difference, promoting use of the monies instead of pocketing the leftover.

Posted by: Swtnes34 | March 02, 2008 at 03:21 PM

If we can dream of Hanley at short for the Cubs, why dont we just take a deep toke and think of this deal. Veal, Pie, Ceda, Fox,Fotenot,Cedeno,Hart and 2 low prospects for Uggla and HRam at trade deadline, then in off season sign Crawford to play center.

Posted by: ryno23 | March 02, 2008 at 04:26 PM

Calling the Miami-South Florida market "small" is ridiculous. The only thing small about it is the size of Jeff Loria. He killed one MLB franchise already and is about ready to do the same with the Marlins.

Posted by: HoratioAlgae | March 02, 2008 at 04:34 PM

Marlins don't need Pie they got Maybin. And yes the love SP prospects but they already have 4 or 5 ready for the bigs in a year or two. So I really couldn't see Hanley getting dealt unless you gave up Rich Hill and Carlos Marmol in the same deal

Posted by: Barroid_Bonds | March 02, 2008 at 08:23 PM

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