Marlins After Nick Johnson

[m26555]

Marlins making push for Nats 1B Johnson — 6:37 p.m.
The Marlins are making a strong push for Nationals first baseman Nick Johnson, but the teams have been unable to reach an agreement on the players the Nationals would in return, according to a major league source.

The Marlins have offered the Nationals minor league pitching prospects for Johnson. Among the names under discussion: righty Ryan Tucker and Aaron Thompson.

FOX Sports.

[Ramp]

so this would mean Cantu back to third?

[m26555]

so this would mean Cantu back to third?
I would assume.

[tjfla]

Send them PJ Dean too maybe he will come back to play

[Spork5812]

The Marlins are making a "strong push" for Nats first baseman Nick Johnson, according to Ken Rosenthal and Jon Paul Morosi of FOX Sports. The Marlins have offered minor league pitchers to the Nationals, but the sides haven't come to an agreement on which players Washington would receive. They're discussing Aaron Thompson and Ryan Tucker.

http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2009/07/marlins-making-push-for-nick-johnson.html

not sure I like this.

[Beef]

So you might like it

[Ramp]

Sounds good to me

*checks contract status*

Nick Johnson 1b
3 years/$16.5M (2007-09)

* 3 years/$16.5M (2007-09)
o signed extension with Washington 3/06
o 07:$5.5M, 08:$5.5M, 09:$5.5M

sooo a rental player... not as excited anymore

[wanks1212]

Meh, go for broke on Heath Bell and Adrian Gonzalez, adn then deal off spare parts for Pavano, or don't go at all.

Johnson helps, and he's a cool guy for hte rest of the year, but acquiring him alone isn't getting this team to the playoffs.

[Ralph]

w/e take boni outta the lineup excites me so yes.

[tjfla]

My only question about Johnson is what Type FA will he be?

[MiamiHomer]

SPLITS G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB CS AVG OBP SLG OPS
Season 97 350 46 104 16 2 6 44 62 65 2 2 .297 .410 .406 .815

His stat line.

[Ramp]

where the hell is the power?

[nny]

My only question about Johnson is what Type FA will he be?

right now he's rather far from being a b so probably nothing

[tjfla]

Colorado is also after him

[Namaste]

Nick Johnson is for me

[nny]

Meh, go for broke on Heath Bell and Adrian Gonzalez, adn then deal off spare parts for Pavano, or don't go at all.

Johnson helps, and he's a cool guy for hte rest of the year, but acquiring him alone isn't getting this team to the playoffs.

to me this is the annoynace of the trade deadline. Why wait until july 31st to aquire? Getting nick johnson on june 30th makes us better for a month longer

i mean I know it's a two way street but likewise why does a shitty team hold onto them

[wanks1212]

i don't disagree with that. getting another month or two out of johnson makes him much more valuable to this team (obviously)

but if he's just comgin aboard for august/september, he, b y himself, isn't the difference maker. other moves have to be made in conjunction with acquiring johnson. and since he doesn't help in 2010 or beyond, getting him at thsi point may not really be worth it if he's the only acquisition.

[marlins_virus.exe]

to me this is the annoynace of the trade deadline. Why wait until july 31st to aquire? Getting nick johnson on june 30th makes us better for a month longer

i mean I know it's a two way street but likewise why does a shitty team hold onto them

you wait because you don't know if you're gonna be in it. what if jj gets injured on july 1? what if we don't get hot and are still 6 games out of the WC?

[nny]

you wait because you don't know if you're gonna be in it. what if jj gets injured on july 1? what if we don't get hot and are still 6 games out of the WC?

you could use the same arguement for why make a trade at all

what if all that stuff happens in august? Should a team not trade in july then?

trading june 30th puts a team in so much better position than trading july 31st
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I mean hell, the entire reason the brewers made the playoffs last year was they got CC on july 7th

[Namaste]

So to recap today so far, we were this close to getting Halladay and then AdGonz was boarding an airbus on his way to MIA and now we might get Nicky J as a rental. :fip

[Ramp]

hi, welcome to the trade deadline

[Bingebag]

Yeah, I'm in. Anything that gets Bonidoucher out of the fucking lineup.

[Ramp]

Yeah, I'm in. Anything that gets Bonidoucher out of the fucking lineup.

I don't think it gets him out of the lineup. I mean, it should, but I doubt it

[m26555]

I don't think it gets him out of the lineup. I mean, it should, but I doubt it
It would have to. Where would he play?

[Beef]

LF? 2B? 3B?

[m26555]

LF? 2B? 3B?
Coghlan
Uggla
Cantu

You really think he's going to play in place of any one of those guys? I understand the FO has an unhealthy attachment to Boni, but they're not that dumb.

[MiamiHomer]

CC would be benched.

[m26555]

CC would be benched.
I'd smack someone.

[Beef]

Who knows what happens. Perhaps Coghlan or Uggla is gone. Perhaps they choose to platoon Johnson and Cantu (certainly wouldnt make sense) so they can keep their guy at third. Just sayin, who knows

[Ramp]

Coghlan
Uggla
Cantu

You really think he's going to play in place of any one of those guys? I understand the FO has an unhealthy attachment to Boni, but they're not that dumb.

lololol

[Fishfan79]

this thread mades me sad

[Ralph]

Johnson hitting infront of Hanley would be nice. Then again he would be clogging the bases.

[Ramp]

Johnson hitting infront of Hanley would be nice. Then again he would be clogging the bases.

Johnson would prob hit 5th :(

[Ralph]

UPDATED -- Marlins waiting for answer from Nats — 12:30 a.m.
The Marlins are waiting to hear if the Nationals will accept their offer for first baseman Nick Johnson, according to major-league sources.

The proposed deal would send Class AAA right-hander Ryan Tucker to Washington, with the Nationals paying part of the approximately $1.8 million remaining on Johnson's contract.

Jorge Cantu would move from first to third base for the Marlins. Third baseman Emilio Bonifacio would take over the injured Alfredo Amezaga's super-utility role.

The Marlins earlier made runs at Padres closer Heath Bell and even first baseman Adrian Gonzalez and Blue Jays ace right-hander Roy Halladay.

In each case, however, club officials considered the acquisition cost to be too steep, sources said.
I liked Tucker.

[wanks1212]

beh. although it's nice to see them considering replacing bonifacio.

[FishFanInPA]

Could we get Nick Johnson and Heath Bell?

[Ramp]

not likely, considering we won't send the Padres Miller or West in exchange

[KnuckleBalls]

I gotta assume that Fredi will keep Emilio in the lineup. If he hasn't benched him by now, you gotta figure that he's not gonna.

[marlinsfan24]

Heath Bell Rumors: Friday
By Tim Dierkes [July 31, 2009 at 7:02am CST]

The latest on Padres closer Heath Bell, who is under team control through 2011...

Bill Center of the San Diego Union-Tribune says that "late Thursday night, both the Angels and Marlins were still talking to the Padres regarding Bell." We learned yesterday that the Padres requested Andrew Miller or Sean West from the Marlins, and Florida declined.

http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2009/07/heath-bell-rumors-friday.html


Still talking to them, so maybe we still have a shot.



I'd be very happy with Johnson and Bell.

[MiamiHomer]

Could we get Nick Johnson and Heath Bell?

Gammons just said on Sportscenter it is possible to see the Marlins end up with Bell and Johnson by the 4pm deadline.

[wanks1212]

That would be a good day, and not in the "I'm Ice Cube, and today I didn't even have to use my AK" kind of way.

[MiamiHomer]

That would be a good day, and not in the "I'm Ice Cube, and today I didn't even have to use my AK" kind of way.

You know what would make a great day...we get Pavano as well and move Hermida to Cinny for Rhodes/Gomes.

/pipedream

[marlinsfan24]

I'm pretty sure Hermida will be moved today

[wanks1212]

The Marlins are focusing on Nationals first baseman Nick Johnson now, as they've deemed the price too high on the Padres star closer Heath Bell. The Marlins have not been ready to give up either Andrew Miller or Sean West for Bell.

It's interesting that the Marlins, winners of seven of nine, are seriously considering a rental player. Johnson's contract expires at year's end.

The Marlins also have discussed options for a fifth starter, but they seem pretty happy with Rick VandenHurk right now, so that doesn't seem like a priority.

http://www.fannation.com/si_blogs/mlb_trade_talk/posts/72723-marlins-shift-to-nick-johnson-bells-price-too-high
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the #marlins are seriously considering 1B rental nick johnson. good for them. i love the way they do business.

from Jon Heyman's Twitter

[BigGameFish]

Nick Johnson is a 31 year old, 1 year rental who wont push us to the playoffs. And why is everyone here so enamored with getting a closer?? A team shouldnt ever trade prospects for a closer no matter how good they are.

[Beef]

I don't think you will find too many enamored with getting a closer.

Also, never say never, or ever I guess

[m26555]

Nick Johnson is a 31 year old, 1 year rental who wont push us to the playoffs. And why is everyone here so enamored with getting a closer?? A team shouldnt ever trade prospects for a closer no matter how good they are.
I really think you're underestimating the impact Johnson would have on this offense. This team has a shot at the playoffs as is; add a bat like Johnson's, and those chances increase. A .400+ OBP bat in front of Hanley would simply be gold.

[Party]

You know what would make a great day...we get Pavano as well and move Hermida to Cinny for Rhodes/Gomes.

/pipedream

I'll say it:

Jeremy Hermida has more value to the Marlins if he stays on the roster. His trade value is low but his potential value to us between now and September is greater.

That and there isn't a viable replacement on the club.

/still hoping for a post 2007 ASB run

[Omar]

Yeah, Hermida shouldn't be dealt for crap. Trade Uggla for crap.

[Beef]

If that is that case, I'd say that Hermida falls into the same bag with Uggla. I think Hermida is more expendable in that perhaps some would think Maybin is the upgrade that replaces Hermida. I suppose Bonifacio would replace Uggla but I just imagine Uggla has absolutely 0 value to every team in baseball besides us.

[Bingebag]

Nick Johnson is a 31 year old, 1 year rental who wont push us to the playoffs.

Moving Bonifacio out of the everyday lineup improves this team dramatically. We would only be giving up a (future) bullpen arm in Tucker, and would have a spot for Logan come next year.

I see all + here.


It's a deal that does not mortgage the future while still adding a ton of value, IMO.

[Ramp]

Nick Johnson is a 31 year old, 1 year rental who wont push us to the playoffs. And why is everyone here so enamored with getting a closer?? A team shouldnt ever trade prospects for a closer no matter how good they are.

I'm not a huge Nick Johnson fan but that .400 OBP in front of Hanley would be awesome. As would (finally) getting Bonifacio out of the lineup.

Edit: I hope Washington takes Ryan Tucker and not Aaron Thompson

[tjfla]

I'm not a huge Nick Johnson fan but that .400 OBP in front of Hanley would be awesome. As would (finally) getting Bonifacio out of the lineup.

Edit: I hope Washington takes Ryan Tucker and not Aaron Thompson

Keep hearing Tucker and a prospect

[MiamiHomer]

#mlbtrades Hearing the Nationals may be reluctant to move Nick Johnson for Ryan Tucker.

Via Joe Frisaro's twitter.

[Ramp]

Keep hearing Tucker and a prospect

man, Tucker and Thompson perhaps?

[Omar]

Give them a Chris Seddon as a throw-in

[tjfla]

Frisaro is finally right,they want more than Tucker and we want them to pay more of his contract

Also Colorado is still after him

[Beef]

Washington prob just doesnt want to deal with us because we have low salary and still win games and they dont want to get hosed again (willingham 4 bonifacio)

[Party]

Frisaro is finally right,they want more than Tucker and we want them to pay more of his contract

Also Colorado is still after him

How much is left on his contract? Are we seriously that cheap?

[The Hanram]

Washington prob just doesnt want to deal with us because we have low salary and still win games and they dont want to get hosed again (willingham 4 bonifacio)

:lol

[tjfla]

How much is left on his contract? Are we seriously that cheap?

Now clue not good with contracts but its the same with Pavano. We want Cleveland to pay some of his contract

[Ralph]

Nick Johnson has about 1.8 mill left on his contract.

[Party]

Now clue not good with contracts but its the same with Pavano. We want Cleveland to pay some of his contract

I can understand Pavano. But Nick Johnson is much better and would have a much bigger impact on the roster.
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Nick Johnson has about 1.8 mill left on his contract.

I hope money is not playing a factor in not pulling off the trade.

I doubt it if it's only $1.8M.

[FishFF]

Deal is close to being done according to Gammons

[Longview]

This would make me very happy, and i have now gotten my hopes up.

[Fish and Chips]

Deal is close to being done according to Gammons

source?

[FishFanInPA]

umm....he said Gammons.

It's a 9 word sentence. Not hard to comprehend.

[MiamiHomer]

Well if this does get done it would end the Agon craze.

[FishFF]

ESPN's Peter Gammons reports that the Marlins appear to be moving closer to a deal for Nationals first baseman Nick Johnson. Washington hasn't made a trade since its June 30 trade for Nyjer Morgan, and has told teams it's content to take draft picks for its impending free agents.

But Johnson probably wouldn't qualify for free-agent compensation because he has missed so much time with injuries. So they appear more motivated to trade Johnson this week than some of their other available players.
espn

[m26555]

Coghlan
Johnson
Hanley
Cantu
Hermida
Uggla
Ross
Baker

I like the looks of it.

[Fish and Chips]

umm....he said Gammons.

It's a 9 word sentence. Not hard to comprehend.

i meant a url link or something like that

edit:fishff has it

[BigGameFish]

Coghlan
Johnson
Hanley
Cantu
Hermida
Uggla
Ross
Baker

I like the looks of it.

Put Herm 8th, Ross 5th, and Baker 6th and yes i like the look of it but still not a playoff team

[MiamiHomer]

Boner
Johnson
Hanley
Cantu
Hermida
Uggla
Ross
Baker

I like the looks of it.

Fixed....you know it's going to happen.

[m26555]

Put Herm 8th, Ross 5th, and Baker 6th and yes i like the look of it but still not a playoff team
I was just going by what it would probably be; not what I want it to be.
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Fixed....you know it's going to happen.
UPDATED — Marlins waiting for answer from Nats — 12:30 a.m.


The Marlins are waiting to hear if the Nationals will accept their offer for first baseman Nick Johnson, according to major-league sources.

The proposed deal would send Class AAA right-hander Ryan Tucker to Washington, with the Nationals paying part of the approximately $1.8 million remaining on Johnson's contract.

Jorge Cantu would move from first to third base for the Marlins. Third baseman Emilio Bonifacio would take over the injured Alfredo Amezaga's super-utility role.

The Marlins earlier made runs at Padres closer Heath Bell and even first baseman Adrian Gonzalez and Blue Jays ace right-hander Roy Halladay. In each case, however, club officials considered the acquisition cost to be too steep, sources said.

Hopefully, this is right.

[MiamiHomer]

Hopefully, this is right.

I'll believe it when the marlins actually do it.

[Party]

The Marlins will petition the league to institute the DH so Boner can stay in the lineup.

[MiamiHomer]

The Marlins will petition the league to institute the DH so Boner can stay in the lineup.

The league would allow it seeing as how most pitchers have higher OPS's than him.

[Bobbob1313]

There is no chance Johnson hits 2nd. That makes way too much sense for us to do it.

[m26555]

Don't mean to sound greedy, but I wonder if there is any chance we could get both Johnson AND Willingham?

[Mainge]

I was going to say this. Fredi sees a big, slow first basemen. He gon hit him 4th.

[marlinsfan24]

The Marlins could be the latest team to talk trade with the Nationals, only to come away frustrated.

The teams have been talking about a deal for first baseman Nick Johnson, but a source familiar with the negotiations said the Marlins are tiring of the slow pace of talks and "may move on."

The Nats have been active, without getting much done. Teams have shown interest in Johnson, Adam Dunn, Joe Beimel and others, but the only deal Washington has completed has been one with the Pirates, exchanging Lastings Milledge and Joel Hanrahan for Nyjer Morgan and Sean Burnett.

http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/8590096/16353472

[MiamiHomer]

FOXSports.com's Ken Rosenthal and Jon Paul Morosi report the Florida Marlins have added another prospect with SP Ryan Tucker in their offer for Washington Nationals 1B Nick Johnson and cash.

http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/Nick_Johnson/451200

[m26555]

Should get done soon.

[tjfla]

Lucky I did not say that 2 hrs AGO LOL:lol

[Beef]

Very lucky

[Longview]

To be fair it was only 1 hour ago

[tjfla]

To be fair it was only 1 hour ago

Apology!!

I am getting so lucky with my random guesses this year.

[Fish and Chips]

Lucky I did not say that 2 hrs AGO LOL:lol

true but its nice to see a rumors confirmed. no offense to you or your source

[tjfla]

true but its nice to see a rumors confirmed. no offense to you or your source

No offense taken he works for Rosenthal and I guess that Morosi guy so as soon as they print it,its confirmed.

He just tells me what he hears over the wire about us

[Jewbility]

So if we were already close with just Tucker, adding another spect should git r done.

[m26555]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nick_Johnson

His wiki page already has him listed as a Marlin. Haha.

[Longview]

There were rumors he may be traded before the 2009 season. On July 31, 2009 Johnson Was Traded To The Florida Marlins For Pitcher Ryan Tucker.;[9] however, he opened the season as the starting first baseman.

Gotta love Wikipedia.

[MiamiHomer]

National's beat writer on ESPNews says the Nationals are hesitant to make the deal because they don't really have any other options for 1B and their first baseman of the future isn't ready for a couple of years. We'll see what happens.

Also.

#mlbtrades. spoke with MLB.com's Bill Ladson. He just talked to Nick Johnson about three mins ago. Nick says he hasn't been traded ... yet.

Joe Frisaro

[Ramp]

the Nats can't put Hammer or Dunn at 1b and then play Kearns in the OF?

[MiamiHomer]

Dunn is horrible at first so he said no but he didn't say anything about Willingham. Speaking of Dunn and Willingham, he said that they are going to hold on to them unless they are blown away by an offer.

[Party]

National's beat writer on ESPNews says the Nationals are hesitant to make the deal because they don't really have any other options for 1B and their first baseman of the future isn't ready for a couple of years. We'll see what happens.

Also.



Joe Frisaro

Throw in Wes Helms and there is their first basemen :mischief

[Namaste]

Coghlan
Johnson
Hanley
Cantu
Hermida
Uggla
Ross
Baker

I like the looks of it.


Hermida should bat 8th if we land Nick J and unfortunately we'll still have to deal with some of teh Emilio nonsense as well from the FO

[FishFanInPA]

The two prospects being discussed in the potential Nick Johnson trade with Florida are Ryan Tucker and Aaron Thompson. Both are former first-rounders drafted in 2005, and both are starting pitchers. It's telling about this organization's philosophy that pitchers -- despite the minor league depth at that position, and despite the dearth of prospects elsewhere -- would be the target here. It's conceivable, of course, that either of these players, if acquired, could be groomed for bullpen roles. Same goes for any other pitcher who doesn't crack the Chosen Five, as we've seen plenty of times.

Tucker is a hard thrower who'd spent most the season of the disabled list with a knee injury. He still needs to develop his secondary pitches, and though he's always been highly-ranked as a prospect, he hasn't put up good numbers in his brief time this year with Class AAA New Orleans. Tucker had a cameo at the big league level with the Marlins last year, going 2-3 with an 8.27 ERA in 13 games (six starts). Most troubling for Tucker are the walk numbers. For his minor league career, he's averaged four walks per nine innings.

Thompson was drafted straight out of high school, like Tucker. His progression hasn't been as rapid; this is his second full season in Class AA ball. His current numbers with Jacksonville, in the Southern League: 20 starts, 5-9, 4.11 ERA.

http://voices.washingtonpost.com/nationalsjournal/

[wanks1212]

If the Nats want a 1B, what about offering Gaby instead of one of the pitchers?

I mean, they may have done this already, but it woudl seem to make sense because Gaby can, at the least, hold down the fort until the Nats acquire a real 1B. And if Gaby turns into a legit starter, then better for them.

[m26555]

Hermida should bat 8th if we land Nick J and unfortunately we'll still have to deal with some of teh Emilio nonsense as well from the FO
I would like him to bat 8th too, but it appears we like him in the 5-hole for some reason.

[wanks1212]

The Marlins are said to be "getting closer" to a deal for Nationals first baseman Nick Johnson. They have been offering pitcher Ryan Tucker. Florida will probably need to add one player to that offer.

http://www.fannation.com/si_blogs/mlb_trade_talk/posts/72821-marlins-getting-closer-to-deal-for-nats-johnson

[m26555]

How much "closer" do we need to get for this deal to actually get done?

Jeez.

[MiamiHomer]

How much "closer" do we need to get for this deal to actually get done?

Jeez.

Till we decide to actually pay for something.

[Metes]

Yeah, it can't help that we probably ask for salary relief on damn near every potential deal.

[wanks1212]

Sources: Marlins end pursuit of Johnson — Updated 3:12 p.m.


With less than an hour to go to the non-waiver deadline, the Marlins ended their quests to land Nationals first baseman Nick Johnson and Padres closer Heath Bell, according to major-league sources.

"Dead and over," one source said of both pursuits.

The Marlins offered Class AAA right-hander Ryan Tucker and another minor leaguer for Johnson, but talks stalled when the Nationals asked for Class AA left-hander Aaron Thompson.

The price for Bell was considerably higher — a package that began with either left-hander Andrew Miller or left-hander Sean West, both of whom the Marlins expect to be part of their 2010 rotation.

- rosenthal

http://msn.foxsports.com/mlb/story/9875596/MLB-trade-deadline-buzz:-Friday%27s-edition

[FishFanInPA]

Just got word from a source that Joe Beimel has been traded to the Colorado Rockies. Not sure who the Nats will be getting in return. Will post with update soon.

Meantime, Nick Johnson hasn't been traded. Or at least he hasn't gotten word of anything -- not as of 3:10 p.m. Still 50 minutes until the deadline.

The latest twitter post from Joe Frisaro, the Miami-based MLB.com writer, suggests a Johnson deal probably won't happen.

http://voices.washingtonpost.com/nationalsjournal/

[Jewbility]

Tucker and Thompson for Johnson isn't horrible, but it's definitely sloppy seconds and I guess it would have been a reach for us.

[MiamiHomer]

MLB network said we didn't want to give Thompson.

[Ramp]

MLB network said we didn't want to give Thompson.

*reinforces my thinking on him*

[MiamiHomer]

Joe Frisaro on MLB network right now talking Marlins.

[The Hanram]

*reinforces my thinking on him*


Which is?

[MiamiHomer]

He covets Thompson.

[Ramp]

Which is?

I think he can be a pretty solid middle of the rotation guy

has command of all 4 pitches

[The Hanram]

I think he can be a pretty solid middle of the rotation guy

has command of all 4 pitches

Got it.

[Jewbility]

They say Marlins ended talks with Johnson and this guy says 2 seconds later, "Nick Johnson might get the moved, the Marlins are looking at him."

[m26555]

Source: Marlins get Nats' Johnson — 3:53 p.m.
The Marlins have acquired first baseman Nick Johnson for the Nationals for Class AA left-hander Aaron Thompson, according to a major-league source.

The Nationals will pay the approximately $1.8 million remaining on Johnson's salary.

Johnson is a free agent at the end of the season.


YES!

[Jewbility]

!!!!!!!!!
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Until I hear it on MLBN I'm not biting

[Flum]

Good deal. If this is true, it's a job well done by the boys in the front office.

[Fish and Chips]

im confused?

[Flum]

I'm Ron Burgandy?

[MiamiHomer]

The Nats FO pushed us around

[¿NICK?]

!NICK!

[m26555]

http://msn.foxsports.com/mlb/story/9875596

BEAUTIFUL.

[Jewbility]

So we get Johnson, don't have to pay him and only give up Thompson. Nice

[Flum]

The Nats FO pushed us around
*Tried* to push us around.

[Marlinsfan4lyfe]

I like the move

[The Hanram]

Huge!

[MiamiHomer]

*Tried* to push us around.

It's sad that they almost did but either way I hope to baby jesus this means Boner to the bench.

[Jewbility]

Looks like the Nats called us back after some thought

[Ralph]

lulz... I guess they called Nats Bluff.

[Fish and Chips]

I gonna miss boner

[Jewbility]

That's fucking awesome the more I think about it. We denied them, they came pawing back at our door

[MiamiHomer]

I gonna miss boner

Wait just one hot second.

[Ramp]

I miss Aaron already

(ok with the deal though)

[MiamiHomer]

That's fucking awesome the more I think about it. We denied them, they came pawing back at our door

With a bag full of 1.8mil!

[Fish and Chips]

Dan leBatard's show is gonna crazy

[Fish and Chips]

i like it

[Ralph]

I miss Aaron already

(ok with the deal though)

I like Tucker.:mischief

[Marlinsfan4lyfe]

Peter Gammons just confirmed it.

[¿NICK?]

Fucking awesome deal if we hit him in front of Hanley.

We probably won't though.

[MiamiHomer]

Dan leBatard's show is gonna crazy

I lol'd at the part where the guy that called in said f the marlins and this is why we don't have fans...like Nick Johnson is going to but people's asses in the seats.

[wanks1212]

Fucking awesome deal if we hit him in front of Hanley.

We probably won't though.

Juan Rodriguez (I know, lol at the source) said this morning that Johnson would hit in the two hole.

Then again, Fredi's never been one to construct sensible lineups, so he'll probably hit 6th.

[Marlinsfan4lyfe]

I love lebatards analysis of the trade.

[Beef]

Nick Johnson got picked off at third by Pudge and it was funnies

[Marlinsfan4lyfe]

Stugotz keeps calling Thompson, Crappy Thompson.

[Namaste]

Really like this move.


Because I love Nick the player and it gets the black hole (emilio) out of the lineup