Entering the season in a new ballpark (also known as an ATM machine) the Marlins figured spend more money than we would normally assume but still, when the Marlins outbid the Mets for their own player you know something is off, or at least realize just how much the Mets financial situation has changed. ANYWAY, the Marlins' biggest concerns this off season were fixing their rotation, third base and center field and by signing Jose Reyes (and moving Hanley Ramirez to third) the Marlins fixed one of their biggest weaknesses and made it a strength. They essentially upgraded Greg Dobbs to Jose Reyes, 'nuff said.
As far as the actual contract is concerned, hamstring concerns included, this is a very fair deal. When Carl Crawford gets $142M and Jayson Werth gets $127M, $106M for one of the best shortstops in baseball who will still be 28 years old when the season starts is almost a bargain, if there is such a thing for top tier free agents. Now, there are legitimate injury concerns that should be mentioned- in 2008 Jose Reyes only played in 36 games and he seems to have chronic hamstring problems, but Jose Reyes doesn't have to play in 162 games to be effective and earn his salary. Last year, Jose Reyes played in 126 games and was still arguably the most valuable short stop (if not player) in the league. Players with Reyes' skill sets tend to age well, and unless there is a major, major injury to Reyes he should more or less be worth what he's getting paid.
As I type this the Marlins have offered Albert Pujols a 10-year contract and have talked with CJ Wilson and Mark Buehrle as well, so debating about how the Marlins now stack up to the Phillies and Braves seems irresponsible. At this point in time though, we do know the Marlins have vastly improved the team and look to be competitive in 2012, but for more specifics on their 2012 outlook we'll have to wait a little longer.
As for the Mets however, their 2012 outlook doesn't look so hot and we don't need any additional time in order to make an accurate statement. The Mets decision to hold onto Reyes this season couldn't have backfired worse - not only is he going to a rival but the Mets won't be able to receive a first-round pick as compensation and that's not even considering the top prospects they passed up by deciding to not trade him. I guess winning a grand total of 77 games and getting an extra 2nd round pick in the draft was worth holding onto Reyes, right Mets fans?
As far as the actual contract is concerned, hamstring concerns included, this is a very fair deal. When Carl Crawford gets $142M and Jayson Werth gets $127M, $106M for one of the best shortstops in baseball who will still be 28 years old when the season starts is almost a bargain, if there is such a thing for top tier free agents. Now, there are legitimate injury concerns that should be mentioned- in 2008 Jose Reyes only played in 36 games and he seems to have chronic hamstring problems, but Jose Reyes doesn't have to play in 162 games to be effective and earn his salary. Last year, Jose Reyes played in 126 games and was still arguably the most valuable short stop (if not player) in the league. Players with Reyes' skill sets tend to age well, and unless there is a major, major injury to Reyes he should more or less be worth what he's getting paid.
As I type this the Marlins have offered Albert Pujols a 10-year contract and have talked with CJ Wilson and Mark Buehrle as well, so debating about how the Marlins now stack up to the Phillies and Braves seems irresponsible. At this point in time though, we do know the Marlins have vastly improved the team and look to be competitive in 2012, but for more specifics on their 2012 outlook we'll have to wait a little longer.
As for the Mets however, their 2012 outlook doesn't look so hot and we don't need any additional time in order to make an accurate statement. The Mets decision to hold onto Reyes this season couldn't have backfired worse - not only is he going to a rival but the Mets won't be able to receive a first-round pick as compensation and that's not even considering the top prospects they passed up by deciding to not trade him. I guess winning a grand total of 77 games and getting an extra 2nd round pick in the draft was worth holding onto Reyes, right Mets fans?
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