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  1. Hans Herrera
    Or, maybe, #BringBackLewinDiaz
  2. Hans Herrera
    Then, we agree on the 40-man roster after the Rule 5 deadline: Starters: Sandy, Eddy, Weathers, Pérez, Junk, Garrett, Meyer, Mazur, Gusto, Fulton (10) Relievers: Bachar, Bender, Faucher, Gibson, Henriquez, Nardi, Petersen, Phillips, Roa, Simpson, Tarnok, Tinoco, Zuber, Josh White (14) Catchers: Gus (LOL), Hicks, and Mack (3) Infielders: Acosta, DLS, X, Johnston, López, Norby, Pauley, Sanoja, Wags (9) OFs: Conine, Hernández, Marsee, Mesa Jr., Stowers, and Wiemer (6) That's 42 players, another two need to go. They for sure will try hard to strike a trade before the Rule 5 deadline, but IF they don't find anything they like, the two players out should be between Simpson, Zuber, Johnston, and Tinoco, since he will not pitch next year anyway. Notes: Luarbert Arias is not in the 40-man roster (I didn't know either), and Pintar played exclusively the OF this season, mostly CF and RF. His numbers do not impress (.722 OPS). Also, Matt Pushard (RP - 3.61 ERA with 73 Ks in 49.1 inn) had a solid AAA season and is eligible for the Rule 5.
  3. Hans Herrera
    As of today, there are 46 players in the 40-man roster, so 6 players will be out after the World Series. As you mention, there are 4 easy ones, but I think Winkler is pretty much gone as well; and there is a bunch of maybes. From those maybes, I’d cut Myers and Bellozo because Sanoja can play the OF and Mazur should take Bellozo’s spot if you have to pick one of them two. If you cut those 7, then your roster will have 39 players. But in December, there is the Rule 5 draft and the Fish will protect Joe Mack and Josh White. Here is where things start getting interesting. Mack is a sure thing, and White was the most effective reliever in Jacksonville, so he will probably take either Simpson’s or Zuber’s place. Borderline names are Martorella, Pintar, and Jacob Berry. Martorella vs DLS? Pintar vs Johnston? Berry vs …???? To me, Johnston is a keeper. He started pretty bad but finished quite strong. I have more faith in him than… Norby. But that’s just me.
  4. Hans Herrera
    Solano was released by the Mariners late in the season. The Rangers picked him up after that. Does Nic Enright (CLE) count as a former Marlin?
  5. Hans Herrera
    The only thing I have to say is: BRING BACK LEWIN.
  6. Hans Herrera
    So, here is what the offseason is looking like: Cheap, cheap, and maybe cheaper 1. No money spending on Free Agents, obviously 2. Have we learned something about trying players in a non-natural position? If they could finally realize that X was not a SS, maybe they could think about moving Gus to 1B and call up Mack once and for all. One can only hope 3. Trading either Sandy or Eddy, but not both... Whoever gets you the better prospect package (I would NOT trade either if we want to reach the playoffs next season, but that's just me). Snelling making the rotation next year 4. The hunt for DFA'd, rule 5, released, minor-league-contract bullpen arms starts. They won't spend ANY money on bullpen free agents 5. Roster crunch: Say goodbye to Soriano, Winkler, Zuber, Arias, and Serna. The "maybes" are Myers, Bellozo, Simpson, DLS, Fulton, Mazur, Navarreto, and Johnston. Not sure about who must be protected under rule 5
  7. Hans Herrera
    The fact that they still have chances makes it so much fun. Even if they enter Friday outside the playoffs, would be amazing to crush the Mets’ playoffs hopes. Fun until the very last game! High hopes for 2026!
  8. Hans Herrera
    Cannot help comparing him to Troy Johnston. Their stats are extremely similar, and while Conine is a better defender in the OF with a much better arm, Johnston can play solid 1B. They are even almost the same age (19 days apart)! Next year's roster battles are going to be very interesting.
  9. Hans Herrera
    From September (rosters expanded), I would go like this (If Conine & Stowers are back): vs RHP 1. Edwards 2B 2. Marsee CF 3. Stowers LF 4. Ramírez DH 5. Conine RF 6. Hicks C 7. López SS 8. Johnston 1B 9. Pauley 3B vs LHP 1. Edwards 2B 2. López SS 3. Ramírez C 4. Hernández RF 5. Stowers LF 6. Wagaman 1B 7. Norby 3B 8. Sanoja DH 9. Hill CF
  10. Hans Herrera
    Are we back down on earth or shall we also “embarrass” the Guardians?
  11. Hans Herrera
    This is the Fish: Sweep the Yankees and got swept by the Rockies. That happens when you have to embarrass someone else. Better do one step at the time.
  12. Hans Herrera
    As long as the Fish take the series, no need to embarrassing them. Would be a nice touch, though.
  13. Hans Herrera
    Out of 24 appearances, he has had only three "ugly" outings, all of them as a starter: May 12th vs KC: 2.1 IP - 7 ER June 22nd vs LAA: 6 IP - 5 ER July 25th vs ATH: 3.1 IP - 8 ER If you take those away, he'd be a 3.27 ERA guy... Not bad at all! Has all the Quantrill looks with many years of control!
  14. Hans Herrera
    Yay! I think this was a good thing anyway. Provided, either Sandy or Eddy will be gone before the 2026 season starts. Do you think the Marlins are "losers" during this trade deadline? Check the current NL WC standings: East: NYM - Buyers Central: MIL - Bit of both West: LAD - Buyers ___________ WC1: CHC - Buyers WC2: PHI - Buyers WC3: SD - Buyers ___________ CIN: 3,5 GB - Buyers STL: 5,5 - Sellers SF: 6,0 GB - Sellers MIA: 7,0 GB - Kind of Sellers? ARI: 9,0 GB - Sellers I mean, two out of four teams in front of the WC standings were sellers, in a way, clearing the path for a potential contention. Historically, there is always one WC team that falls apart down the stretch (PHI or SD, maybe?) and one surging... And people have been noticing Marlins' baseball for some weeks now. The schedule is challenging in August (series vs NYY, HOU, BOS, TOR, NYM), but if this team manages to be at least .500 by the end of the month, things will be extremely fun. I hope the Hernández-Johnston-Marsee (I guess) tandem can pick up where Sánchez left.
  15. Hans Herrera
    What if, just a wild thought, the Fish decides to be a buyer? For example, O’Hearn shouldn’t cost a whole lot… or Cedric Mullins… Or maybe go after a bullpen arm like Dennis Santana or David Bednar or Finnegan? Perhaps a 3B like Nolan Gorman or maybe even Brendan Donovan? I get that we should sell but if an opportunity arises to get a better player at a “low cost”, why not?
  16. Hans Herrera
    In a somewhat similar trade to last year's Bender+Hoeing, sending now Bender & Faucher can give you a less-but-still-similar prospect package. I'll take Sanabria (Nr. 20 prospect), Francis Pena (#22), plus a throw-in, and call it a trade season. About Marsee... can he play CF so we can keep Sánchez? I see he has played more innings there than the OF corners, so why not give him a shot in that position?
  17. Hans Herrera
    Locklear went to Arizona in the Eugenio Suárez trade. Still four players the Marlins can use,
  18. Hans Herrera
    Here is my stance on the coming trade deadline: Do not trade Sandy, Eddy, and maybe not even Jesús. We gonna need them next year. Trade Bender, Faucher, and maybe Myers or Henriquez if overpaid. But more importantly, the Fish should try and get one of these 5 players: 1. Chad Stevens (LAA) 2. Wil Wilson (CLE) 3. Tyler Locklear (SEA) 4. Jace Jung (DET) 5. Cody Freeman OR Blaine Crim (TEX) Why? Those are 5 players who can play either 3B or 1B, do not have a clear path to their MLB team, and have nothing else to prove in AAA. Think about the Wagaman experiment 2.0. Jung and Locklear may demand good prospects in return. Two exciting days ahead! Hans.
  19. Hans Herrera
    Finally!!!!!🙂
  20. Hans Herrera
    I wonder the same. This looks like the same ol’ Edwards-to-SS-Otto-to-2B situation. I get that Gus is pretty young and can get better, but also, halts his potential development as a dependable 1B. Give the guy some reps there and catch once or twice a week, max. I’m all in for waiting until mid August to bring Mack up, but DO IT.
  21. Hans Herrera
    Bold move, but for sure a No-Go from Sherman's perspective (wallet). Take a look at these 5 players for a potential trade with the Fish: 1. Chad Stevens (LAA) 2. Tyler Locklear (SEA) - This one might be "expensive" 3. Blaine Crim (TEX) - Can be extra-cheap to get 4. Cody Freeman (TEX) 5. Wil Wilson (CLE) Either 3B or 1B who have nothing to prove in AAA and have no space/opportunities with their MLB teams. Except for Locklear, none of them are or have been a high-ranked prospect, which might come cheap on a trade, Do not hurt giving any of them a shot.
  22. Hans Herrera
    I agree with many things here, except for the main one: DO NOT trade Sandy (Neither Eddy). Cabrera has never pitched more than 99 2/3 innings. Weathers and Garrett are injury-prone and will be on an innings limit. Eury just came back from TJ, so he is also limited this year and probably next year as well. We still don't know how Snelling and Mazur are going to pan out. White is looking more like 2027. In conclusion: You don't have an innings-eater except for Sandy, and $17M for him next year is not a whole lot. But I do agree with you in trading Bender, Faucher, and Fortes. Luckily, Bendix and his team have an eye for bullpen hidden gems. so they could fix the bullpen after those two are gone. The obvious candidate after Fortes is Mack. What they need to fix are 3B and 1B because of the reasons you gave above. De Los Santos is probably not the answer, as he strikes out a lot and doesn't have good pitch recognition. And Jacob Berry... he's not even a 3B anymore. As for CF, Marsee has played half his innings there in JAX, so why not give him the chance in Miami? What I am more afraid of is that Miami has to send $10M to the Yankees each year from 2026-2028 because of the Stanton trade... this CHEAP OWNER is going to use that as an excuse not to spend any money.
  23. Hans Herrera
    I'd trade Bender and Faucher, just as last year they traded Hoeing and Scott. I understand it won't be the same return, but still important. My moves: 1. Bender & Faucher to NYM for Mauricio. OR the same two arms for Freeland (LAD) OR same two for Hao-Yu Lee (DET) OR same two for Stevens (LAA) 2. Fortes to SD or SF for any low-to-mid ranked prospect, whoever gives me the best return 3. Trade away Jeezy or Myers if the return involves a top prospect. Call-ups after the trades: 1. Soriano and Tarnok/Rooney. Henríquez takes over as closer, with Bachar and Simpson as SUs. 2. Joe Mack 3. Any from Marsee, DLS, Mesa Jr., or Troy Johnston... depending on who was traded. Call it a season.
  24. Hans Herrera
    Couldn't agree more with you.
  25. Hans Herrera
    I also think the Marlins should not trade Sandy, nor Eddy. Here is my take: the team is a tad below average offensively, and with a few tweaks in the rotation and bullpen, there is a good chance this is a Wild Card contender as soon as next year... hell, even this year's contention is one or two bats away (3B and/or 1B), plus a bona fide closer. If they decide to wait until next year, then why not get one or two players via Free Agency? The Marlins have the lowest payroll in the MLB. You literally cannot get any cheaper. The farm system is not strong, but it's not that terrible either. That's why my take is to get prospects for all the veteran bullpen arms (Bender, Faucher, Bachar, Quantrill, if there is anyone interested...), and also Fortes... maybe Jeezy too, but I'd rather him to stay.
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