Any team that plays in the same division as Chase Utley, Ryan Howard and Adam Dunn could use a reliable left-hander or two. The Marlins are no exception, and since Taylor Tankersley is the lone southpaw in their bullpen, they are looking for a dependable left-handed reliever, according to MLB.com's Joe Frisaro. If Dontrelle Willis continues to struggle and the D'Backs make him available, the Marlins would likely have renewed interest in him, according to Frisaro.
Tankersley, the only left-handed reliever currently on the team, has appeared in just three big league games since the Marlins recalled him from the minor leagues. Left-hander Dan Meyer is just a call away at Triple A New Orleans, where lefty Hunter Jones has spent most of the season, so the Marlins do have some depth in the minors. Before he hit the disabled list, Renyel Pinto appeared in 19 games, posting a 2.30 ERA and twice as many strikeouts as walks.
Over the weekend, the Miami Herald named Will Ohman and Matt Thornton as potential fits for the team. It's not hard to imagine Tim Byrdak (Astros), Javier Lopez (Pirates) and Bruce Chen (Royals) becoming available within a few weeks and others could be had in trades. The Marlins could go after former Red Sox Alan Embree and Scott Schoeneweis if they choose to pursue free agents.
theres no way they get Thornton.
theres no way they get Thornton.
How about Franklin Morales, Clint Barmes and Chris Iannetta for Dan Uggla?
funny you say that, i actually picture the Marlins trading Uggla to Colorado eventually… idk why…
How about Franklin Morales, Clint Barmes and Chris Iannetta for Dan Uggla?
Just a thought, the Blue Jays have a reasonably effective lefty rotting in Las Vegas in Jesse Carlson.. He’s probably available and would be worth a lot less than some of the other options out there.
I also like the idea of Tim Byrdak going there, although the fact that it’s in the division makes it kind doubtful..