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Marlins in market for reliever

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The Marlins are actively looking for bullpen help but prefer not to add payroll unless they subtract some. Names discussed internally include Kansas City's Joakim Soria (nine saves, earning $1 million), Baltimore's George Sherrill (16 saves, $2.75 million) and San Diego's Heath Bell (21 saves, $1.25 million). Florida also is considering Luis Ayala, released by Minnesota.

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Joakim Soria, AP Joakim Soria, AP
July 1, 2009  08:26 AM ET

Soria would be an excellent addition. Bell would also be great, but from whats been reported recently, the Padres arent looking to deal him. KC might not be looking to trade Soria either, but theMarlins need to make it happen. Get it done Florida!!

July 1, 2009  09:58 AM ET

Last time we did a trade like this we gave up Adrian Gonzalez for Jorge Julio yo San Diego hope they dont make a mistake like that next time around but we do need relief pitching

July 1, 2009  11:22 AM ET
QUOTE(#2):

Last time we did a trade like this we gave up Adrian Gonzalez for Jorge Julio yo San Diego hope they dont make a mistake like that next time around but we do need relief pitching

actually we traded Adrian Gonzalez for Ugeth Urbina from the Texas Rangers. We got BK Kim for Julio and we got Julio for Yasmeiro Petit

July 1, 2009  11:35 AM ET

The bullpen is really a big weakness the Marlins have. Holding leads has been a big downfall his season. The Marlins got Arther Rhodes last year from the Mariners and he helped out quite a bit. Hopefully we can pull the trigger and get some relief help without selling the farm to do it.

July 1, 2009  11:50 AM ET

Got to give this front office credit, for as cheap as they are it's amazing this team is not only staying in the race threating to jump in front. Although, I guess it helped by the Phillies inconsistencies.

July 1, 2009  01:10 PM ET

Sherrill has 2 or 3 years still under team control with the O's, and is cheap and effective. I don't think they'd be too willing to let him go without a pretty darn good return. If they got a nice 3rd base prospect or something, then who knows? McPhail has gotten good returns on most of his deals with the Orioles.

Plus, they must think they're in contention to win the NL East. They're nearly .500 on the road, and in that division, you never know what September will bring.

July 1, 2009  01:11 PM ET

I mean the Marlins....



Plus, they must think they're in contention to win the NL East. They're nearly .500 on the road, and in that division, you never know what September will bring.

July 1, 2009  03:50 PM ET

Please, take any of the Indian relievers off our hands.

July 1, 2009  05:09 PM ET

Manny Delcarmen for Hanley Ramirez. We will pay Hanley's contract and Manny's also !!!

July 1, 2009  06:34 PM ET

Good luck with that ......

July 1, 2009  07:03 PM ET

re: ayala................twins are desperately in need of bullpen help. point being, if minnesota didn't want the guy, not sure he's the answer in miami

July 1, 2009  08:55 PM ET
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Manny Delcarmen for Hanley Ramirez. We will pay Hanley's contract and Manny's also !!!

lol yessss and the rest of Florida's roster for that matter

July 2, 2009  12:07 AM ET

As much as I hate to say it, Uggla (and his 5.35 mil salary-it sucks that such a small contract is an issue) should be moved to shore up the bullpen. There has gotta be someone out there who needs power from 2nd base. We have the versitility to move guys around and make it work. Coughlan to 2nd, Brett Carroll to everyday outfield. I mean, our OF will be a bitt underwhelming with Carroll, Ross, and Hermida, but I our offense is still strong enough to compete if we get better pitching. (current 5th [NL] in runs scored, and 15th in runs allowed--in a pitcher's park). But no middle reliever is worth what Uggla is worth, and I don't think we should add a middle-of-the-road closer. We would have 3 shaky closers (Nunez, Lindstrom, player to be named) and 0 big guns.

July 2, 2009  07:15 AM ET

The Marlins are going to have to pay dearly (in prospects) if they are going to acquire one of those first three guys listed (Soria, Sherrill or Bell).

July 2, 2009  08:12 AM ET
QUOTE(#9):

Manny Delcarmen for Hanley Ramirez. We will pay Hanley's contract and Manny's also !!!

Yeah keep dreaming.....The Marlins would accept contraction before they would relinquish Hanley Ramirez.

July 2, 2009  06:03 PM ET

as a marlins fan i would LOVE to see soria wearing black and teal

July 2, 2009  06:03 PM ET
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The Marlins would accept contraction before they would relinquish Hanley Ramirez.

until they have another fire sale

 
July 2, 2009  06:04 PM ET

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