The Marlins are looking at Mark Trumbo

[Chuck]

From Rotoworld.com

 

Marlins general manager Dan Jennings told SiriusXM's Jim Bowden in an interview Sunday that the club has discussed both Mark Trumbo and Will Middlebrooks with their scouts.

 

The Marlins know they need to add more punch to their lineup and could do so with the addition of either corner infielder. "We like both guys," Jennings said. "We're not there yet in terms of close to any deals." The Angels are known to be shopping Trumbo for pitching, and the Red Sox could conceivably deal Middlebrooks if they put Xander Bogaerts at third instead of shortstop next season.

Source: Jim Bowden on Twitter

Nov 3 - 10:58 AM

 

[Taylor]

Hopefully they don't look at him too long. It's rude to stare.

[wopphil]

Cishek, Nicolino and Heaney for Trumbo.

[nikkachez]

Marlins are also looking for an upgrade at catcher, maybe include Iannetta with Trumbo for something like Brian Flynn, AJ Ramos, and Nathan Eovaldi 

Edited November 3, 2013 by nikkachez

[Scott34]

I can't believe how fans consistently overvalue Trumbo.

 

I'd be shocked if we got a top 100 guy for him. 

 

But then again it only takes one team to do something stupid..

Edited November 3, 2013 by Scott34

[SoWhat]

It's funny how undervalued he is. He isn't going to fetch you a top of the line prospect, but he also isn't going to bring back a bucket of balls like some of you think.

[tdawg87]

I'd be shocked if we got a top 100 guy for him. 

 

I think that's a ridiculous overstatement. I'm guessing a team like Pittsburgh would gladly part with someone like Heredia or Glasnow for Trumbo. Hell even Nicolino from Miami is reasonable. I'm not saying you are wrong that he is "overvalued" by some here, but I think you are grossly undervaluing him. He's still got a few years of club control/arbitration left and he's basically guaranteed to give any team that takes him 30+ homeruns.

 

Sure, we shouldn't expect a pitcher like Taillon for him but come on. Do you honestly believe he wouldn't get any "top 100" prospect?

Edited November 3, 2013 by tdawg87

[Scott34]

I think that's a ridiculous overstatement. I'm guessing a team like Pittsburgh would gladly part with someone like Heredia or Glasnow for Trumbo. Hell even Nicolino from Miami is reasonable. I'm not saying you are wrong that he is "overvalued" by some here, but I think you are grossly undervaluing him. He's still got a few years of club control/arbitration left and he's basically guaranteed to give any team that takes him 30+ homeruns.

 

Sure, we shouldn't expect a pitcher like Taillon for him but come on. Do you honestly believe he wouldn't get any "top 100" prospect?

 

Homeruns by themselves aren't super valuable.  Perhaps a Pittsburgh would deal a Glasnow but I wouldn't do it if I were them.

 

I think Trumbo's value is that of a 4/5.  Sorry everyone.

[gotbeer]

Shouldn't the Angels be interested in Middlebrooks, if he's available?

[Chuck]

Scott, guys that hit 35 HR and drive in 100 RBI don't grow on trees. I think you're too focused on BA/OBP here. Trumbo is still young and has some room for improvement.

[HBMike]

Shouldn't the Angels be interested in Middlebrooks, if he's available?If

If you believe Jim Bowden, the Angels are interested in Middlebrooks and David Freese. 

[Chuck]

Shouldn't the Angels be interested in Middlebrooks, if he's available?

 

Absolutely! 

[Scott34]

Scott, guys that hit 35 HR and drive in 100 RBI don't grow on trees. I think you're too focused on BA/OBP here. Trumbo is still young and has some room for improvement.

 

Agree to disagree. 

 

.747 OPS guys that don't play defense particularly well do grow on trees.

[HaloMilliVanilli]

I agree with the opinion I read in this thread.

[tdawg87]

Would love to have Middlebrooks but Boston will probably want prospects up the butt for him.

 

Hey maybe they'd do the ol' "Bourjos and a prospect" trade? That would be sweet.

[Scott34]

Other than the fact that Middlebrooks isn't good

[stormngt]

Homeruns by themselves aren't super valuable.  Perhaps a Pittsburgh would deal a Glasnow but I wouldn't do it if I were them.

 

I think Trumbo's value is that of a 4/5.  Sorry everyone.

 

Home Runs by itself is a poor statistic to evaluate a player.  However, it is not irrelevant.

 

Trumbo was a former All Star who produces power.  And all he has to do to become an "elite" player is get two more walks a month (12 for the season).  I think there will be some teams willing to gamble on Trumbo that he can improve his walks by 2 a month.

[Tyler]

So we've heard the Mets and Marlins now. 

 

Hmmmm

[Tank]

Would love to have Middlebrooks but Boston will probably want prospects up the butt for him.

 

Hey maybe they'd do the ol' "Bourjos and a prospect" trade? That would be sweet.

If Ellsbury leaves, Boston's gonna need a centerfielder, so it's not unreasonable that they might have interest in petey.

[Vegas Halo Fan]

Miami is just greedy. They already have The Greatest Angel Who Ever Lived, Jeff Mathis.

[bloodbrother]

I can't believe how fans consistently overvalue Trumbo.

 

I'd be shocked if we got a top 100 guy for him. 

 

But then again it only takes one team to do something stupid..

 

Never bet against this. Hell, as Halo fans we should know well about it. We got to see our team trade for Vernon Wells and take on his entire contract

Edited November 3, 2013 by bloodbrother

[YouthofToday]

Trumbo for Mathis and prospects.

[Troll Daddy]

Trumbo for Mathis and prospects.

mod edit:  tone it down please.

Edited November 4, 2013 by mtangelsfan

[JAHV76]

Scott, guys that hit 35 HR and drive in 100 RBI don't grow on trees. I think you're too focused on BA/OBP here. Trumbo is still young and has some room for improvement.

If Trumbo stays I think having Baylor as a hitting coach will help those numbers.

[Taylor]

Home Runs by itself is a poor statistic to evaluate a player.  However, it is not irrelevant.

 

Trumbo was a former All Star who produces power.  And all he has to do to become an "elite" player is get two more walks a month (12 for the season).  I think there will be some teams willing to gamble on Trumbo that he can improve his walks by 2 a month.

 

That fact that he was an All Star is irrelevant.