Florida Marlins interested in Orlando Cabrera?

by craig on Jan 15, 2009 10:40 AM EST in News and Rumors

According to a report the Marlins have shown some interest in Orlando Cabrera.

According to a blog post in Chicago's Daily Herald, the Blue Jays and Marlins have "shown some interest" in former White Sox shortstop Orlando Cabrera (pictured).

The 34-year-old declined salary arbitration from Chicago after the 2008 season, which could've seen his salary bump to $10 million for '09 after making $9 million the previous year. Cabrera, a Type A free agent, would cost any team that picks him up a high draft pick.

This makes absolutely no sense. 1) The Marlins can't afford him. 2) Where the heck would he play? Sure he is a better defensive shortstop than Hanley but the team at this point isn't going to require Hanley to change positions. If one were to move Cabrera to second, Danny would have to move to third. That isn't a good idea. Especially since it takes middle infielders a long adjustment period in order to play defense effectively at the corners. (In case you are wondering why, it has to do with reaction time among other things.)

On top of all of this, the Marlins would have to give up their first round pick in draft, thus making it more expensive.

Orlando Cabrera coming to the Marlins, ain't going to happen. Or at least it shouldn't -- it makes no sense.

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I know the truth:

The Marlins have an enormous stock of leftover Miggy jerseys and need a reason to keep selling them.

by Fishcrazy on Jan 15, 2009 11:14 AM EST reply actions

rotflmao

by craig on Jan 15, 2009 11:34 AM EST up reply actions

HAHAHAHAHA

YES! AND I CAN FINALLY WEAR MINE AGAIN!

by jrsyeagle on Jan 15, 2009 4:06 PM EST up reply actions

Miggy Jerseys, that's so funny.

The first thing I think when I hear this is that his agent put this out there to make it like there is a mini bidding war.

But imagine if the Fish could get him for like 2 million or something. I’m pretty sure the upcoming draft is not that deep, and this could also save them money from having to pay a high bonus to a first rounder. I would give Hanley at least another year to see if he can really play SS, since he improved so much in the last year. But maybe the Marlins know he is just not going to stick there long term, and they can move him to a less demanding position to concentrate on his hitting and staying 100% healthy.

by elricsi on Jan 15, 2009 11:35 AM EST reply actions