2011-2012 MLB Off-Season Thread

[Elite]

If the Marlins sign Pujols...

I'll be stanning that team so hard since I love Reyes and Hanley

 

[.infamous]

I know I'll be using the Marlins in MLB The Show I know that haha. And reports are that its a 10 year 230 Million dollar contract....GOD DAMNNNN!!! The cardinals reported offer is 9 years 190 mill

 

[Elite]

Marlins just said "fuck it doe" this off-season

Imagine opening up a new ballpark in Miami with three Latin superstars to appeal to a Latin fanbase

 

[elcheato]

They picked the right year to go after the big guns.. The Yankees had no interest in 1st baseman, shortstops and closers.

 

[.infamous]

saw this on twitter lol:

With Hanley Ramirez, Jose Reyes, and Albert Pujols., the Marlins next big signing will have to be a translator.

 

[.infamous]

Miami be trolling the free agent markets lol

 

[Giantmetfan07]

A ten year deal for a 31 one year old player at that amount of money, isn't worth it for anyone imo lol.

if you have to suck it up for the last 3 years, fine. But you have to go for it. Opening up a new park, right near the city -- you need to lure people to the game. You got young talent there like Josh Johnson & Mike Stanton, and you bring in 2 stars and a closer in his prime. Right now would be your best shot at WS, and if you win it in 2012 or 2013, you draw in a TON of fans over the next decade. Its a risk you have to make.

 

[RipCity32]

Suppose you are right.
I still wouldn't give him TEN years though. I'd draw the line at like 8.

You see the way the Yankees are regretting A-Rod right now.

 

[Pugz]

marlins are doing it big. damn. they wont be losing out on too much money anytime soon. theyll have so many locals and people on vacation going to those games. new stadium, and huge named players.

 

[Giantmetfan07]

Suppose you are right.
I still wouldn't give him TEN years though. I'd draw the line at like 8.

You see the way the Yankees are regretting A-Rod right now.

But 8 wouldn't cut it if St. Louis already offered him 9 at $22M per year. You have to top it.

Its a risk you have to take when starting out in a new location, new uniforms, new stadium, new fan market.

 

[RipCity32]

Was unaware St. Louis offered him a 9 year.
Well damn, I guess they'd have to go for it then, yeah.

 

[Giantmetfan07]

Yep, they offered him a 9 year contract prior to 2011 season. From what I've heard it was about $22M per year which isn't even close to league best, which he deserves. In fact, I'd rather pay him $30M a year for 7 years (210M) and maybe throw in a mutual 8th year Option.

Same cash, less years committed. But yeah, as for what STL offered him, he didn't like the annual amount and they didn't offer a NTC. He wants more $$ (probably $25M per at min.) and that NTC.

If Miami can get him and not give up the NTC, they could very well just trade him 4 years and be a-ok.

 

[Pugz]

they also figure that within three years they would have all the money back from endorsements that they gave to albert..

 

[elcheato]

Ken_Rosenthal Ken Rosenthal
Source: Loria pushing #Marlins' interest in Wilson, not ruling out signing Wilson AND Pujols. #MLB

 

[Elite]

 

[Mexi]

hanley wants a trade

edit

@joecapMARLINS: #Marlins official just told me Hanley Ramirez has NOT asked to be traded

 

[bosoxlover12]

I dont see why if Hanley wont play 3B, Reyes wont be asked to play 2B or 3B

 

[.infamous]

Ken_Rosenthal Ken Rosenthal
Source: Loria pushing #Marlins' interest in Wilson, not ruling out signing Wilson AND Pujols. #MLB

 

[WHO-DEY-BENGALS_18]

Just heard on the news that Brandon Inge was in a 6 car wreck earlier today but no serious injuries so that's good.

 

[Giantmetfan07]

I don't get why any player should have a problem with switching positions. You make way too much money. Suck it up and learn a new position.

Your contract does not specify what position you play, nor is it set in stone. Deal with it.