2020-2021 Offseason Thread

[Lee Stone]

On Gallo. I'd prefer to have a high on-base percentage, speed and defense to more prolific whiffing.

[Maddawg]

Outside of whatever gain is made in local tv revenue, the 2021 season will be far more painful to owners than last season ... far bigger losses for every team. That will be due to full salaries instead of 37% while still playing without fans for much if not all of the season. Plus lots of extra travel expense.

Mets trade for Lindor/Carrasco will help that team a bunch.

Well, this is where I'm confused. I have seen where some have said (not on this board) the old TV deal ran out in 2020, but others say it runs out 2021....which is it ? I believe it's been said there was a deal for $50 million a year on the table when Jeter & company came in, but nixed that deal.....in the present economic climate would a deal for more be realistic or less likely ? I hope they have this squared away soon.so they can move forward with free agency

[Lee Stone]

As per TV deal, I have recently read that a) the Jeter group presumed a new contract would average circa $55M per year when they purchased the team b) KC only got $40M in their recent deal and c) the Marlins will not be able to match the KC deal. Therefore, a new contract (that will start with the 2021 season) is now expected to be for less than that. I all adds up to major disappointment for the present owners.

[tjfla]

On Gallo. I'd prefer to have a high on-base percentage, speed and defense to more prolific whiffing.

I just am using Gallo as an example as to a LHB with power. He isnt high on the list but if I say a Satander or someone else I get 4 guys saying that is the names I told them in the trade arent the names

[fauowls44]

Nationals signed Schwarber to 1/$10 million deal. That type of deal should be helpful for the Marlins search for a bat.

[sports24/7]

So nothing at catcher? Seems like all the talk is about RF and RP.

[sports24/7]

From Jim Bowden:

“According to multiple sources the #RedSox have been in serious trade talks with multiple teams re: OF Andrew Benintendi looking for prospect(s) type return with emphasis on P & OF....nothing imminent though“

He’s a young left handed OF bat. And Miami has P and OF prospects for days.

[Maddawg]

As per TV deal, I have recently read that a) the Jeter group presumed a new contract would average circa $55M per year when they purchased the team b) KC only got $40M in their recent deal and c) the Marlins will not be able to match the KC deal. Therefore, a new contract (that will start with the 2021 season) is now expected to be for less than that. I all adds up to major disappointment for the present owners.

In other words their greed got the best of them. They should have taken the $50 million deal on the table when they purchased the team. Sounds like "same old Marlins" is definitely in the works. The excuses are already starting. Hopefully, cashpoor Jeter & Sherman sell before too long...is Mas maybe still interested ?

Enjoy this last year of BA and maybe the next two with some of the pitching, because it looks like the next rebuild is about to start....sigh...

[fish16]

lol classic maddawg. just stop following the team dude. we're starting a rebuild because of a hypothetical tv deal they might have been able to get that they POSSIBLY might not be able to get now? just ridiculous per usual.

[fish16]

wilson contreras and bullpen arms need to be priority 1 for us right now. Kimbrel (with cubs eating part of the salary) and Contreras for Rogers, Connor Scott, Jerar encarnacion and a lower level guy should be enough to be close to a deal. That would be a huge addition and really give the lineup a boost and the bullpen a reliable legit closer.

[emkayseven]

I like the part where maddawg ignores that we just made the playoffs, and beat the Cubs in a series

[fauowls44]

Jim Bowden

@JimBowdenGM
According to a #RedSox source the #Marlins were one of the teams engaged in trade talks re: Andrew Benintendi but they have not been able to agree on return. Other teams also have been involved.
[URL="https://twitter.com/JimBowdenGM/status/1348774490969419779"]6:31 PM

[sports24/7]

Jim Bowden

@JimBowdenGM
According to a #RedSox source the #Marlins were one of the teams engaged in trade talks re: Andrew Benintendi but they have not been able to agree on return. Other teams also have been involved.
[URL="https://twitter.com/JimBowdenGM/status/1348774490969419779"]6:31 PM

I had a feeling they would be. It made a lot of sense. I wonder what they are/were offering.

[fish16]

benintendi i love as a player but with 2 years left before FA and at a position in which we have a ton of prospecct depth at already im not sure how much sense that makes. I'd be looking more for relievers and Catchers like Kimbrel and Wilson contreras.

[tjfla]

They have guys to get a Benintendi and Contreras the thing is will they?

Could do something like this

Miami-Contreras and AAA non 40 man arm
Cubs-Elieser,Alfaro,2 DSL prospects 18-20

Miami-Benintendi and AAA non 40 man arm
Boston-Garrett,Jerar,lesser prospects

They talked to Boston but right now Boston asking for Cabrera or Bleday as centerpiece while we countered with Garrett or Jerar. We got SP/OF all over so if Boston lowers price we can be all over him