Wednesday, July 25, 2012

Today's Topics: Hanley and the Marlins

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With Hanley Ramirez having been dealt to the Dodgers, Marlins fans should be grateful another team took him and his contract.

Ramirez's offensive production has dropped considerably in recent years -- partly due to injuries -- and, to put it nicely, he has struggled at third base. Also, he never has been a positive off-field presence.

What is being describe as a Marlins' fire sale -- starter Anibal Sanchez and 2B Omar Infante dealt to Detroit; trade rumors involve ace Josh Johnson and reliever Heath Bell -- was totally unexpected when you consider how the team began the season.

With a brand new stadium and a new brand (Florida exchanged for Miami), combined with several high-priced free-agent acquisitions, the Marlins had hopes of playing in the World Series. Instead, the team is looking to 2013 and beyond.

Marlins fans should understand this is the way things are and the way things will be. 

Under owner Jeffrey Loria, the organization has, and will, make moves to try and contend. But if they don't succeed, those plans will be scrapped and they'll start over.

Following the Marlins will be like watching the movie Groundhog Day -- they'll be back ... then start over ... then be back ... then start over ...



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