The further out of contention the Marlins fall, the more willing they'll be to entertain trading their veteran players, writes MLB.com's Joe Frisaro. According to Frisaro, Florida could listen to offers for anyone besides Josh Johnson and Hanley Ramirez.
Frisaro names Jorge Cantu as the most likely Marlin to be dealt before the trade deadline, since the 28-year-old will be eligible for free agency after this season and may be out of the Marlins' price range. The club could also explore what's available in exchange for arbitration-eligible players such as Dan Uggla, Cody Ross, and even Ricky Nolasco, as Ken Rosenthal suggested yesterday. Nate Robertson and Wes Helms might appeal to some teams as well, though Frisaro notes that the Marlins like Helms a lot, and picture him becoming a coach in their system when he retires.
We've heard that the Marlins are searching for bullpen help, and they may also look to add offensive pieces. Presumably though, if they decide to trade veterans like Cantu or Uggla, the team would be looking less for immediate help and more to the future.
At least they’re making their stars untouchable in this blowup.
I think Cantu is a lock to be traded because that seems like the best way to get Logan Morrison in the lineup, play him or Gaby Sanchez at third.
Really, who isn’t searching for bullpen help this year?
the padres
Ahh, true, I forgot about the Padres. Bell and Adams have been the subject of rumours lately though.
Ahh, true, I forgot about the Padres. Bell and Adams have been the subject of rumours lately though.
…When arent the Marlins open to changes?
I wonder if the Giants would be interested in Cantu.