Logan Morrison in left field, eventually

by craig on Jun 25, 2010 10:01 AM EDT in News and Rumors

The Marlins organization is grooming Logan Morrison for the outfield.

Morrison is now playing left field "four days a week." Makes you wonder if the Marlins are shopping him for other teams in attempt to bolster the bullpen, or if they're planning on trading a guy like Cody Ross and asking Coghlan to move to center.

"Offensively, I think he's ready for the big leagues," Rodriguez said of Morrision. "Now, it's a matter of finding him a position because it looks like Gaby is going to be there for a long time."

This is unsurprising in that there will be changes to the team's roster sometime before next season. I doubt that the club is shopping Cody presently. More than likely they are getting ready to move Danny either at the trade deadline or after the season is over, and then second will be manned by Coghlan. Now, I know the front office doesn't put much emphasis on defense when it comes to the everyday lineup, but there is no stinking way that Coghlan will be allowed to be the center fielder. Stanton, maybe, but Coghlan, never.

While some hate it, Gaby is going to be the first baseman. He is hitting too well, and he does not have the flexibility of playing in different fielding positions that Logan possess. Nothing wrong with that. The trade deadline or the offseason should be interesting. Cantu and Cody will be free agents and Danny will be incredibly expensive, so none of them may be back with the team. The minors bears watching to see how the front office is preparing for the changes. Of course, this is not taking into account whatever the Marlins get in return, should a trade happen. Because we all know, whatever they get in return is going to play to the point no one can stand it anymore.

To recap: Logan Morrison is being prepped for left field.

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i dont understand why some people dont like Gaby… good offense, decent defense, and a great attitude. Ive also been reading people saying that he is the wrong choice for a #2 hitter, which i find hilarious considering hes been great in that spot….

by xquiles21x on Jun 25, 2010 10:57 AM EDT reply actions

Morrison

OK….time to stop celebrating Fredi’s demise and get back to the work of being a Marlin’s fan. Coghlan to second base is a no-brainer. When the choice was made to sign Hanley long term we all knew it meant Uggla would be leaving eventually. As much as I’ll miss watching some fool think he can get a fastball past Uggla I understand that’s how it is in small markets. As a fan of the low-budget Marlins I eagerly anticipate watching to see if a Morrison, Maybin and Stanton outfield matures into something special. Sanchez, Coghlan and Hanley are a nice 4/5s of an infield…if only Bonifacio had worked out at third. Hanley, Maybin, Bonifacio speed is MY kind of baseball…I’m really gonna miss Cantu, but he has to get paid. Wes Helms MUST remain with the team. As a person with only TV familiarity with the team, I’ve always felt the special thing about the Marlins was the special guys who always seem to be the heart of the team…Amezaga is gone, please keep Uncle Wes!

by Pelu Maad on Jun 25, 2010 11:28 AM EDT reply actions

Third.

Can Logan not play third base? What about Coghlan or Uggla at third? As expensive as Uggla is going to be, I think we could sign him to a contract that makes it more beneficial to keep him than to trade him off. I’d rather trade Cantu, and Cody. Im sure we can get some sort of decent reliever for either of those two. As much as I hate watching Maybin struggle, I don’t see how we have a choice anymore. We have to do whatever we can to get something out of that trade. I honestly wouldn’t mind a lineup in the OF of Morrison, Maybin, and Stanton. With an infield of Uggla, Hanley, Coghlan, and Gaby.

by josh111 on Jun 25, 2010 12:04 PM EDT reply actions

Not for Morrison

I can see Logan at 1B or LF, but not 3B. Gaby has tried to play 3B, but I wouldn’t want to mess with him at 1st, as he’s really flipped a switch on recently. I would like it if we held onto Uggla for another year, as he could stay at 2nd and Coghlan could play 3rd. It all depends on how the payroll looks after the season.

by OraNge DusTT on Jun 25, 2010 2:08 PM EDT up reply actions

LoMo Moving Forward

Dudes, LoMo’s left handed; he’s not playing third base. He also hasn’t played in the outfield for a week. I think this is probably just pre-deadline posturing by the front office.

He just hasn’t played enough outfield to be thrown to the fire in the bigs at this point. Next year? Very possibly. His bat is already there — .415 OBP in AAA this year with a 1-1 BB-K ratio.

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by MR.Z on Jun 28, 2010 12:53 PM EDT reply actions