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  1. THOMAS JOSEPH
    I'm of the same mind regarding winter ball veracity. Bruján had excellent Dominican League stats, if memory serves. Another point you made - one extra win per month last season and there's the playoff-goal 85 wins. But, as we know, every year starts from scratch. Merry Christmas.
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    I make no bones about not liking Morel. He's a Chisholm-esque prima donna, imo. Still, I want him to go well for the team's sake, of course. I think not, a la Anderson. It's an inexpensive, low-risk shot that I understand. Based on the show comments, De los Santos has been somewhat rejuvenated in the Marlin plans. He's had a productive winter ball stats. Morel could be a reclamation project success or simply the bridge to Deyvison. I hope it's the latter and Morel is gone quickly, so he can take his self-absorption elsewhere.
  3. THOMAS JOSEPH
    David Samson had a segment breaking the canard that revenue sharing was strictly for direct payroll. No grievance in this area ever succeeded. After the new CBA, García and the other smaller sunk contracts are completed, plus the Stanton residual payments will be nearly settled, as well. The team will be in much better financial shape, I bet, coinciding with its window on the field.
  4. THOMAS JOSEPH
    Wait a minute. You mean to tell me that the major league payroll does not constitute the team's entire expenditure for a year? Lol.
  5. THOMAS JOSEPH
    I formed an unflattering opinion of Morel after watching him dance around the based when he was with the Cubs. He had hit a home run in Spring Training, for crying out loud. Of course, as a fan, I want him to be more of a success at first than Mervis (but I doubt he will be).
  6. THOMAS JOSEPH
    These articles are fun to read. I'm fine with the team's current program, boring or not. The results appear to be worthy of a vote of confidence, imo.
  7. THOMAS JOSEPH
    I, also, would be surprised at an Alcántara trade. There's likely no equitable return and there's no payroll pressure. Coming off the 79-win season, a trade in the current Marlins environment seems incongruous with the on-field vector and healing perceptions of the fan base.
  8. THOMAS JOSEPH
    Kudos to Azout and Barral.
  9. THOMAS JOSEPH
    I certainly realize that not every player is Bryce Harper. Still, his successful move to first base didn't seem to be widely discussed. Let's see what happens with internal options at first.
  10. THOMAS JOSEPH
    I think they should pair adding the three additional playoff slots (Wild Cards) with tripling or quadrupling the CBT. Lots more teams in the "you never know" playoffs, while dampening the high AAVs. Probably must also significantly diminish the salary deferrals in some way. These would avoid the whole cap/ceiling issue. Players would like the expanded playoff money pool, as well.
  11. THOMAS JOSEPH
    Well done.
  12. THOMAS JOSEPH
    Fifty million dollars for Williams. But, then again, it's all relative. In Cohen's case, it means little, since all he wants is a world title before leaving this mortal coil. My prediction is that another $400 million will make Stearns the new "genius" general manager, Or. will it be Dombrowski in Philly? Oh, I forgot, they didn't win anything yet either. Cashman! Oh. To hell with it, just give the title to the Dodgers for the rest of the decade, as long as they play the Yankees in the World Series, the baseball and media powers that will be elated! Problem solved, right? I mean, the rest of the league is irrelevant anyway. That is what 2027 will be about. I am fine with trading a lost season for a long-overdue revision of the broken baseball ecosystem. Or, let's expand the playoffs, adding another three Wild Card teams. One never knows!
  13. THOMAS JOSEPH
    Well done.
  14. THOMAS JOSEPH
    I rely on FOF for precisely this type of information. Thanks, and Happy Thanksgiving.
  15. THOMAS JOSEPH
    Hmm.
  16. THOMAS JOSEPH
    There's no upside to signing a reliever for bidding-war money. Relievers are notoriously fickle. Let someone else have a bum contract for a guy that's going to throw 75 innings.
  17. THOMAS JOSEPH
    No reason in the world to do this now at anything near what he asks. One good season under his belt and a looming strike year, as well. If I heard correctly, he will be 33 when the arb years expire. Let it ride and pay him the arb money each year. if there's a huge drop-off or injury, there's no liability on the books. Let someone else take over at 33 years old if they want. Why is this not the best strategy under the current rules? If something changes in the new CBA, then adapt accordingly.
  18. THOMAS JOSEPH
    I believe this will turn out in the long run to be a misjudgment.
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    I can't sweat losing anyone from that group mentioned. Every team has the same opportunity and fears. But, it's a crapshoot, like a bunch of gold panhandlers straining silt in the same river.
  20. THOMAS JOSEPH
    I think we will regret the Wiemer move if he does not re-sign with the Marlins somehow.
  21. THOMAS JOSEPH
    I expect Soriano will be a reclamation project, given his arm quality, and we will see him blossom somewhere for a season or two. That seems to be how baseball works.
  22. THOMAS JOSEPH
    Saw Grif last night in the DR for Licey. Got an oppo single. Looking forward to a full season with him out there. PS - Also saw our friend, Devin Smeltzer, on the hill. One of the fun things about the Dominican League is seeing these old friends and prospects.
  23. THOMAS JOSEPH
    I know the team isn't big on obtaining (expensive) relievers, but one of these guys looks to be in the wheelhouse. Are we thinking that the Marlins will move a starter for prospects? If so, there will be several other slots open for either internal or outside acquisition. My thought is that both Cabrera and Alcántara will be available at the trade deadline again if the team is underachieving, especially going into the lockout year. I think the team will be quite circumspect, even more so than usual, with that looming. The big losses from 2020 are often overlooked, so preparing for a lost year and the associated revenue makes sense to me.
  24. THOMAS JOSEPH
    Garcia's sunk costs will be off the table, and Stanton's old liability will also be totally or substantially completed in 2028, after the red-line CBA is settled. Using the new CBA framework, Bendix will have maneuvered the organization into an excellent financial position (regardless of Alcántara's status in Miami). Bendix will thus have complete flexibility, no retained liabilities, and clarity with the new CBA. A very enviable position. Accordingly, to this general strategic goal, I suspect the Marlins won't make any substantial moves at all this offseason, relying on the incremental pickup methods Bendix has made his hallmark to date, a few trades along the peripheries, and internal options. It will be interesting to see how things unfold. I think Norby will return to ST with a vengeance, realizing this is a crossroads season for him. As a second early call, Wiemer may start the season in Jacksonville, but he will soon force the Marlins' hand with an explosive start.
  25. THOMAS JOSEPH
    This is a caretaker year, for good or for bad. I think many teams will be tentative heading into the CBA. Perhaps the Marlins will make a few moves to add a playoff berth beforehand. I am fine with internal options or a reasonable, short-term FA.
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