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mike156
“However, the Fish don’t have much in the way of extra financial resources at the moment and may need to get the right-handed bat they’re seeking on a non-roster invite.”
I love quotes like this. Just imagine the burden Loria lives under…a free stadium, munificent money from MLB, and an operating profit last year (estimated by Forbes) at $15.8M. Maybe he could sign one of these players if he could manage to get someone else to pay for it?
formerlyz
To be fair, Loria dropped $140 million towards the stadium, which is more than most in a publicly funded ballpark. That being said, I will never defend him. I’m just saying there is more than plenty to blame him for or be mad at him for than to have to add stuff that isn’t true
mike156
Ok, but let’s also point out that nearly $90M of that were for “soft costs” (lawyers, consultants, lobbyists) and roughly$30M came in an interest free loan from the taxpayer.
Kirby34
Mike156, you nailed it. That was exactly what went through my mind when I read this story. Sadly, this is how we have come to think of the Marlins under this doofus who now openly expresses he’d be willing to sell for $1.5 billion plus. Some owners are patrons of their regional arts and culture, others are literally vampires who suck everything they can from a community.
dimitriinla
Isn’t $15.8 barely coming out on top?
Kirby34
That’s not a real number. Has to be after accounting shenanigans, stadium depreciation, etc.
mike156
None of the profit numbers are real. Look at franchise values as a reflection of ROI.
bravesfan1998
Marlins ballpark is too deep for a ton of homers
gomerhodge71
And Reynolds hasn’t been a real homer threat in half a decade.
alexgordonbeckham
Chris Carter I think ends up with an MLB starting job at DH or 1B and Reynolds ends up with a platoon 1B gig in Tampa, Miami or somewhere else with a left-handed 1B with platoon splits.
formerlyz
Maybe if they hadn’t wasted $3 million towards Jeff Locke, they could sign Reynolds…also, something seems off about that payroll projection. But I’m too lazy to care right now. Im a Marlins fan, and constantly having issues with the organization is tiring enough. It’s easier to just expect them to be a joke of an organization, and save some energy for when they make more dumb moves during the season
corrick
Agreed. That was a bizarre signing with about zero upside.
vtadave
Trade Blackmon for a prospect package.
Desmond to the OF.
Sign Carter.
Watch Carter hit 50 HR and approach 250 Ks.
Connorsoxfan
That would be fun, even with that many strikeouts.
seamaholic 2
Actually Coors Field for RH pull hitters isn’t particularly HR friendly. Middle of pack. I don’t know about Milwaukee, but my guess is the two parks are about even for hitters like him. No thanks.
crazysull
Go after Reynolds in a pinch he can play 3rd and some OF . They also could try and get Moss
Solaris611
Sounds like the Marlins are window shopping at Target. Hard to imagine even flawed players like Carter and Reynolds falling into their lap. Sands and Lee can be found in the bargain bin at Buckaroo. If that’s all you can afford, make the move now.
seamaholic 2
Worth noting that Reynolds is a solid defensive 1B, while Carter is among the worst fielders at any position in the majors. Desperately needs to be a DH.
chesteraarthur
That Stanton contract is going to look so terrible
formerlyz
Only 4 years/$91 million or so left on his deal. What are you talking about?
beyou02215
At least 7 years and $218 million is owed after 2020. If he has a couple more subpar/injury-riddled years, he won’t opt out.
mark0817
James Loney should come cheap to a team that’s looking for capable defensive 1B, I know he’s left handed like Bour but still worth looking into for them I think. Also isn’t Billy Butler still out there? I know he’s terrible on D but he could be a fairly cheap platoon partner for Bour
mark0817
And there goes Loney to the Rangers about 10 mins after I posted this lol
mohoney
Carter can play every day, which would eliminate the need to pay a platoon partner. Carter’s LHP-RHP splits are not significantly different.
mark0817
Carters low batting average and his lack of defense capabilities eliminates him as an everyday player I think. He’s better suited to a platoon role especially with the lack of interest from teams for one dimensional home run hitters.
bizzmoneyb
“Fish don’t have much of a way of extra financial resources”
haha. thats hilarious. with them turning out to be one of the most profitable teams in baseball while making over $100 million over 2 years in the early 2000’s (while crying about being so broke that they would move the team) while in a crappy stadium situation, just think how much more Lorie is making now in his big shiny (literally) new stadium and all of the increased revenue sharing and TV money. “little financial resources” must mean whatever is left over after Lorie pockets his $40 mil. god forbid he keep his promise and sign some actual quality free agents!!