Insert Pithy Matt Lindstrom Trade Talks Title Here

[LocoMarlinFan]

#Marlins One scout said Lindstrom's fastball, which tends to be flat and high, plays better in pitcher-hitting NL than the AL

Breaking News.....

[lou]

That's lame.

Has Lindstrom ever faced a pitcher in relief? Actually, I know how to do this fast. http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/players/...&type=Pitching

He's faced Wainwright, De La Rosa, and the immortal Vinnie Chulk.

Yes, that 3 pitcher split in his 171.2 inning career makes his fastball better suited for pitcher friendly NL.

Whoever came up with this idea is an idiot.

[Swifty]

Probably the same scout who said that since Coghlan can keep his head above water in left, he should stay in left and let Bonifacio play second.

[LocoMarlinFan]

The Orioles and Rangers are close to swapping pitchers Kevin Millwood and Chris Ray. If that deal gets done as it is being reported I think it is safe to assume Lindstrom won't be becoming a Ranger.


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Florida Marlins close to sending Matt Lindstrom to the Astros?


by Joe Capozzi
Hard-throwing reliever Matt Lindstrom might be the first arbitration Marlin to be traded at the winter meetings, and the destination could be Houston.

Although the Marlins haven’t had any success trading 2B Dan Uggla, a source with one National League team said the Marlins are close to sending Lindstrom to the Astros. The Marlins would get prospects in return.

Stay tuned, though, since the Marlins have been “close” to other deals earlier this week that failed to materialize.

But Lindstrom has generated plenty of interest — from at least 10 teams. He’s due to collect about $1.5 million in his first round of arbitration.

The Marlins are hoping to make at least one move before Thursday’s Rule 5 draft. Teams have been balking at Uggla, hoping the Marlins don’t tender him. But the Marlins definitely plan to tender him before Saturday’s deadline if he’s not dealt.

http://blogs.palmbeachpost.com/marli...to-the-astros/

They have IMO the worse farm system in baseball.

[tjfla]

20 mins and it all changes

Texas gets Chris Ray
Milwaukee gets Latroy Hawkins

Now Houston might get Lindstrom?

What a terrible system tho LOL

[lou]

I hope we trade him for Darin Erstad. We need more hustle. And a better punter for 4th down.

[tjfla]

Hopefully they dont take crap for him just to open a spot on the 40 man

Ill take a Samuel Gervacio for him tho

[LocoMarlinFan]

Ross Seaton would be kool

[tjfla]

Ross Seaton would be kool

We are too stupid to ask for him even tho it would be nice

[Ramp]

JR Towlez would be fun

[lou]

JR Towlez would be fun

Remember when you said he would be ROY? Good times!

That's almost as good as saying Wisconson is going to beat Miami. Miami -3 BTW.

[Ramp]

I have no comeback for that.... except that Towlez would win NL MVP, so there!

[FishFanInPA]

Sigh...who will you guys pick on in the bullpen when someone else blows a save.

[Swifty]

We already hate Pinto and Nunez, and Tank's teetering on that edge, plenty of hate to go around.

Plus, Hayden Penn probably gets another shot so benched can blame him for Badenhop giving up grand slams.

[Ramp]

hehe swift is best

also, we'll be blaming Bonifacio for nearly everything