I'm "poo-pooing" (HA) this trade because I don't feel it was completely necessary. LoMo wasn't going to be paid any crazy amount of money and it's not like we're going to the playoffs anyway.
Could've used that money given to Jones and found a 3B, left LoMo at 1B for another year and hope he puts it together. If not, just release him after the season. If he does, great.
I don't see how trading for another 6th/7th inning reliever makes the team substantially better. The trade is more of an admission that the Marlins gave up on Morrison's potential than any sign that they believe that Capps is this great reliever.
Could've used that money given to Jones and found a 3B, left LoMo at 1B for another year and hope he puts it together. If not, just release him after the season. If he does, great.
I don't see how trading for another 6th/7th inning reliever makes the team substantially better. The trade is more of an admission that the Marlins gave up on Morrison's potential than any sign that they believe that Capps is this great reliever.
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