Marlins to consider trading Dan Uggla?

by Eli Greenspan on Sep 8, 2009 11:05 AM EDT Comment 9 comments

Matt York - AP

The Marlins will consider moving Dan Uggla this season, despite posting his fourth consecutive 25 homer season. Uggla is making 5.35 million dollars this season, and still has two more years of arbitration. Several teams have had interest in Uggla in the past, so finding a suitor would not be too difficult.

	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	K	SB	CS	AVG	OBP	SLG
2009 - Dan Uggla	133	472	68	114	22	1	25	72	81	122	1	1	.242	.357	.451

The Orioles, Twins, Dodgers, and Cardinals are all in the market for an infielder, particularly one with power. The Dodgers do not plan on getting into a bidding war to retain Orlando Hudson, but it is unclear if they would be willing to move more prospects, especially after the slew of trades they made this season.

The Twins make sense for Uggla. The Twins lineup would look a lot more dangerous with Uggla in the middle of it. They already have four guys - Morneau, Mauer, Cuddyer, and Kubel - who have hit at least 20 home runs this season. Of those four players, Joe Mauer is the only one to not have more than one 20 homer season. Delmon Young could be part of the deal that would send Uggla to Minnesota, just in time for the new Target Field set to open in 2010.

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This would not be a bad idea

Over at my blog, I’ve more than considered the possibility that, given Uggla’s expensive price, the team would deal hi. In the midst of a (fading) playoff race, forget about it. But the Marlins will definitely field options on trading him this offseason. The deal would have to be for a top 5 organizational prospect and some filler guy, perhaps similar to Nate McLouth’s haul, in my opinion.

Marlin Maniac, a Florida Marlins blog

by SFiercex4 on Sep 8, 2009 11:29 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

marlin maniac

I’m glad that someone from marlin faithful agrees with this. i think a nate mclouth haul is spot on. however, the twins lack some top of the line pitching which could hamper a trade.

by Eli Greenspan on Sep 8, 2009 4:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

You wouldn't believe how many people from the Marlins fanbase want Uggla traded

They just seem to think he’s terrible at baseball when he’s nothing of the sort. That’s the difference.

I agree with you on that line regarding the Twins. In addition, I think I’ve seen enough of Delmon Young to not want to see him in a Marlins uniform as a fan of the team. That guy has apparently lost any skill he had at the plate. Thanks Ron Gardenhire!

Marlin Maniac, a Florida Marlins blog

by SFiercex4 on Sep 8, 2009 10:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

ooh ooh ooh! I got an idea!
solve the red sox shortstop problems. trade him to boston. put him at second. move pedroia to shortstop where he came up as… shortstop problems are gone

by overthemonster on Sep 8, 2009 6:58 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

LOL!

downgrade 2 positions! Where do I sign up!

What the f$%k is the internet?

by FreeBradshaw on Sep 9, 2009 8:13 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Delmon Young?

I’d rather have Denard Span and Fransisco Liriano then we have a deal

by AFFMarlin on Sep 9, 2009 12:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

You gotta love yank and sox fans.....

Should Halladay be a yank…..Move Uggla to bahstin…..When’s Manny gonna sign with the bombers to stick it to beantown….Why don’t the sawx pick up Lincecum so he has a shot at a ring….How about this Sox and Yank fan, shut the F%#K UP!!! Believe it or not, there are other cities, teams, and regions of the country, not everyone wants to live or play in areas where it is colder than hell or snows during the WS. Get over yourselves, and quit assuming that we all love the skanks or chowds.

YOU DON'T KNOW THE POWER OF THE DARKSIDE.....

by halofolife on Sep 11, 2009 5:03 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs