Buster_ESPN Buster Olney

Marlins have big offers out to C.J. Wilson (6 years) and Mark Buehrle (perhaps as many as 4), and will sign whoever says yes first.

 

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Source: Hanley Ramirez's rep asked the Marlins for a restructured deal. MIA upset with this, will now be looking to trade Hanley (more).

 

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Marlins upset with Hanley, because given his subpar year in '11, they were greatly surprised he wants more money to change positions.

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This amount continues to be low enough that it makes sense for more teams, including the Cubs, to be in on it.

 

I'm scared that the Cubs might jump in and sign Pujols to something like 6 years, 175 million.

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Source: Hanley Ramirez's rep asked the Marlins for a restructured deal. MIA upset with this, will now be looking to trade Hanley (more).

 

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Marlins upset with Hanley, because given his subpar year in '11, they were greatly surprised he wants more money to change positions.

I believe someone made fun of me for my analysis of Hanley being a 'selfish prick' a couple days ago.

 

Hanley Ramirez is a selfish prick.

They managed to move guys like Lowell and Delgado. 2 really healthy years would render that movable again.

 

True, I guess untradeable is a bit strong. If his injury problems continue though, that's another story. To move Lowell, the Marlins had to include Beckett, and Delgado was still a pretty good hitter for the Mets after the trade.

Ken_Rosenthal Ken Rosenthal

#Marlins prez Samson: Hanley did not ask for contract to be restructured. Hanley not getting traded. Hanley critical part of team. #MLB

 

I'm scared that the Cubs might jump in and sign Pujols to something like 6 years, 175 million.

At his age, the right moe is the biggest total contract possible, even if the deal is longer. He won't get $30 million more when he's 37.

 

I can't believe that none of these teams are at $250.

In the long run, Guillen thinks the switch will benefit Ramirez for a lot of reasons.

 

"You're going to be more fresh,'' Guillen said. "You're not going to be doing cutoffs and relays. I think you're going to be stronger, you're going to be better, and it's going to help you out offensively and defensively.

 

"If you get moved out of your position and [the team plays] Pablo Ozuna or myself [at shortstop], I'd be very mad. But when it's one of the best players in the game right now to help you to win some games ... well ... you should be happy. I don't expect him to be excited about it, but you should understand our point with what we want to do for the team.''

 

Few managers are better equipped to deal with the inevitable rocky moments than Guillen is. He's so candid and adept at using humor to defuse tense situations, he makes it hard for the tension to fester. Where some managers might be inclined to tap-dance around an issue, Ozzie is always going to charge in with combat boots and battle fatigues. At some point, if Ramirez sulks or loses focus, it will be Guillen's mandate to help him get his mind right.

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Somewhere, Pablo Ozuna is thinking to himself "ouch, what did i do deserve that one.."

Somewhere, Pablo Ozuna is thinking to himself "ouch, what did i do deserve that one.."

 

Yeah, at least he could hit the ball.

Few managers are better equipped to deal with the inevitable rocky moments than Guillen is. He's so candid and adept at using humor to defuse tense situations, he makes it hard for the tension to fester. Where some managers might be inclined to tap-dance around an issue, Ozzie is always going to charge in with combat boots and battle fatigues. At some point, if Ramirez sulks or loses focus, it will be Guillen's mandate to help him get his mind right.[/i]

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Yep, Ozzie did such a great job in 2008 of making sure that the clubhouse got along great. He also did a phenomenal job in 2009 of making sure that Dye took the addition of Rios well.

And, lest we forget, the pie throwing shenaningans of Toby Hall...

 

He also had a difficult time getting AJ and Flowers to cooperate, although 80% of that has to be on Pierzynski's competitive streak.

 

Javy?

 

So he can "defuse tension" but he can't hold the players accountable for mistakes...except when they're bench players like Lillibridge and not his favorites like Pierre, Rios and Ramirez?

donnomura Don Nomura

Yu Darvish being posted tomorrow #darvish

 

BNightengale Bob Nightengale

The #Angels say that they can afford to sign both Albert Pujols and C.J. Wilson, shelling out in excess of $300 milliion.

 

Jon_Heyman Jon Heyman

#angels did.have big signing today ... latroy hawkins, who helps pen

 

zacharylevine Zachary Levine

It's official. Jeff Luhnow of the Cardinals hired as Astros general manager.

 

AdamMcCalvy Adam McCalvy

K-Rod accepted #Brewers arbitration offer.

 

Jon_Heyman Jon Heyman

lyle overbay in agreement with #dbacks for $1 mil, 1 yr deal

 

How are the Marlins able to spend this kind of money? Do they have a new owner?

How are the Marlins able to spend this kind of money? Do they have a new owner?

 

New stadium next year

At his age, the right moe is the biggest total contract possible, even if the deal is longer. He won't get $30 million more when he's 37.

 

I can't believe that none of these teams are at $250.

Well, nailed that number.

onmorosi Jon Morosi

Source: #Orioles acquire Dana Eveland from #Dodgers.

 

Somewhere, Pablo Ozuna is thinking to himself "ouch, what did i do deserve that one.."

 

I was thinking the same thing. I had to look if Ozuna was a backup on the Marlins first, as it was so out of left field.

Ken_Rosenthal Ken Rosenthal

Alex Gonzalez deal with #Brewers is one year with a vesting option. #MLB

 

Do the Braves have a replacement SS?