I recently read on ESPN.com that the Marlins are looking to
make a splash in free agency and have hosted Albert Pujols. At the end of his visit the Marlins made a
contract proposal which they believe to be competitive in the hopes he will be
in uniform next season to kick of their new stadium. Now Miami (doesn’t that sound weird?) is
looking at Jose Reyes and has recently said they would like to sign him in addition to Albert Pujols. They are also considered the odds on favorite
to land Cuban defector Yoenis Cespedes. Last
season the Marlins ranked 13th in the National League in players
salary. This was actually an improvement
as they ranked 16th (last), 16th, and 14th in
2008-2010. How can a team in their economic situation expect to be able to sign
one – let alone two – free agents this offseason? Or is this just a marketing ploy to show the
fans that they’re trying to improve the club as they begin the next chapter in
the franchise’s history?
Follow the jump to see how realistic these aspirations really are.
