A New Team In The Mix For Mark DeRosa?

by Matt Buggenhagen on Jun 24, 2009 8:35 PM EDT Comment 2 comments

According to ESPN.com Buster Olney, it appears the Florida Marlins may have some serious interest in Mark DeRosa.

Earlier in the week we reported that the three main contenders for DeRosa would be the Cardinals, Yankees and the Mets, however it now appears the Marlins have joined the list.

The Marlins are definitely in need of a third baseman. They have had dreadful production from the third base spot from both Wes Helms and Emilio Bonifacio.

We said earlier in the week that the biggest pitfall in the DeRosa deal may be teams unwillingness to part ways with young pitching, but the Marlins who are notorious for developing young starters certainly have the pieces.

The Marlins are riding a three game winning streak. They are 36-36 and sit three games behind the first place Phillies.

The more I look at DeRosa to the Marlins the more it makes sense. He is a high value low cost player, which certainly fits the Marlins criteria. The Indians are demanding young pitching in return and what better place to go then the Marlins. The Marlins are in contention in the NL East, so if the price is right I see no reason they don't make a serious offer.

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I'd be really surprised to see the Marlins spend money/prospects on DeRosa

The team could remedy 3B by calling up Gaby Sanchez to play 1B and shifting Cantu back to 3B. Against lefties, they could play Coghlan at 3B, shift Ross to LF and allow Amezaga to play in CF. Point is, the Marlins have flexibility and as team that’s reticent to spend a lot of money on payroll, I’d be very surprised to see the Marlins add a player like DeRosa, where they can fill his positions (2B/3B/LF/RF) internally.

by All Shook Down on Jun 24, 2009 10:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs