Marlins sign Neil Walker

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Marlins sign veteran Neil Walker. Could start in OF or infield

3:01 PM - 29 Jan 2019

They finally add a lefty bat to replace DD. I suppose he could be an option at 1B, 3B, or a corner OF. He's coming off a bad season with the Yankees, but he's been a productive hitter for a long time. Certainly a worthwhile gamble for a team that needs offense and has at bats to offer.

The Marlins also DFA'd Wittgren, which is sort of a curious move. They didn't need to clear a spot on the 40 man as far as I know. I'd think there is a trade market for him (perhaps even in a JT deal...).

[lou]

Don’t you just keep DD, a younger Walker?

[AdamRavs]

Don’t you just keep DD, a younger Walker?

Basically what I was thinking

[Erick]

Replace DD with Walker and then DFA’d Wittgren. They continue to make no sense, but ok I guess.

[rmc523]

Replace DD with Walker and then DFA’d Wittgren. They continue to make no sense, but ok I guess.

Yeah some of the moves they make don’t make much sense, especially considering some other guys on the roster.

[tjfla]

Pedro Alvarez just lost his 1B/OF LHB job

Walker's primary will be platoon at 1B but also play 2B,3B,LF,RF

1B-O'Brien/Cooper
2B-Castro
3B-Prado
LF-Dean
RF-BA

ALL are right handed bats

They are hoping he hits and shows power so they can trade him at deadline like Maybin LY

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Don’t you just keep DD, a younger Walker?

DD got too "muscular" for their liking for 2B/3B and saw him as spotty contact hitter. Weird reasons but who knows

As for Witt,no clue. They kept him in AAA a few times over the past few years even tho looked pretty solid in majors

[rmc523]

Pedro Alvarez just lost his 1B/OF LHB job

Walker's primary will be platoon at 1B but also play 2B,3B,LF,RF

1B-O'Brien/Cooper
2B-Castro
3B-Prado
LF-Dean
RF-BA

ALL are right handed bats

They are hoping he hits and shows power so they can trade him at deadline like Maybin LY

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DD got too "muscular" for their liking for 2B/3B and saw him as spotty contact hitter. Weird reasons but who knows

As for Witt,no clue. They kept him in AAA a few times over the past few years even tho looked pretty solid in majors

Alvarez couldn't make it onto a horrible Orioles roster - didn't have much hope for him here.

Walker's deal is for $2M so guess it makes sense over Dietrich.