Marlins a favorite to land Shields

[UNCBlue012]

There's no telling if it'll actually happen or not, but that rotation would be absolutely stacked. Shields, Fernandez and Latos would be a great 1-2-3. Add in guys like Alvarez, Cosart and Haren, then they're really good. If Fernandez is healthy, I put them pretty close to the Nats.

Remember when we had dreams of a lineup with Jason or Justin along with Shields, Lester or some guy named David Price?

 

[zitothebrave]

I can't wait til the next season or so when the Marlins have their next big purge.

 

[dak]

If the Marlins or Padres get Shields, our 1st round pick in the June draft will inch up one more slot. So there's that.

 

[Dalyn]

If the Marlins or Padres get Shields, our 1st round pick in the June draft will inch up one more slot. So there's that.

Both are already better teams.

 

[thethe]

Both are already better teams.

Right now sure. In 2 years you never know.

 

[Dalyn]

Right now sure. In 2 years you never know.

Yeah. Of course. I was just referencing the draft.

 

[sturg33]

Right now sure. In 2 years you never know.

I'd rather be in the Marlins shoes than the Braves when it comes to 2017

 

[thethe]

Yeah. Of course. I was just referencing the draft.

Our comp pick will go up if they sign him.

 

[thethe]

I'd rather be in the Marlins shoes than the Braves when it comes to 2017

Ok...we will see.

 

[Tapate50]

I can't wait til the next season or so when the Marlins have their next big purge.

This.

 

[Dalyn]

Our comp pick will go up if they sign him.

Oh, I see. I thought he was talking about the draft after this season.

 

[Dalyn]

I'd rather be in the Marlins shoes than the Braves when it comes to 2017

The Marlins never consistently have a good team and never will with Loria at the helm.

 

[thethe]

The Marlins never consistently have a good team and never will with Loria at the helm.

Yup...in two years Stanton probably is traded. Who knows with that team.

 

[bravebonebook]

I can't wait til the next season or so when the Marlins have their next big purge.

There might be some darn good pickings from the fire sale. Win a World Series, sell the players! Or should I just ask how Jose Reyes is doing nowadays in Miami???

 

[sturg33]

Yup...in two years Stanton probably is traded. Who knows with that team.

At least they invested in their home-grown great player... we shipped ours away.

 

[bravebonebook]

At least they invested in their home-grown great player... we shipped ours away.

I wonder what would have caused the greater, apocalyptic firestorm: trading Heyward this year OR trading him 2 or 3 years from now when he continued to play well but not at a premiere level for the price-tag? Of course, he would have more money owed and more years to calculate what kind of player he was going to continue to be if the Braves had waited...

Does exceptional defense and being labeled the 'face of the franchise' balance out the above average but not elite hitting numbers? What should $25 million a year get a franchise??

 

[thethe]

At least they invested in their home-grown great player... we shipped ours away.

We invested in many players and if Heyward ever proved if he could hit the ball consistently he would be here. And the Marlins structured that contract in such a way that Stanton will be a Yankee or dodger in a few years.

 

[thethe]

It's fascinating how every thread turns into a discussion about Heyward. I root for the name on the front of the jerseys it hurts to lose a player but geez this is insane to me.

 

[gilesfan]

Yup...in two years Stanton probably is traded. Who knows with that team.

Come on now, not even the Marlins are dumb enough to trade a young player as talented as Heyward...errr Stanton, right?

 

[gilesfan]

There's no telling if it'll actually happen or not, but that rotation would be absolutely stacked. Shields, Fernandez and Latos would be a great 1-2-3. Add in guys like Alvarez, Cosart and Haren, then they're really good. If Fernandez is healthy, I put them pretty close to the Nats.

Remember when we had dreams of a lineup with Jason or Justin along with Shields, Lester or some guy named David Price?

I think this move would put them ahead of the Mets and around the 85 win pace or contention for a wild card spot. I don't think they have the positional talent surrounding Stanton to be considered a true contender.