Miami Marlins Round Table Discussion (Part 2): Which Trade Will the Marlins Regret?

Mar 29, 2015; Kissimmee, FL, USA; New York Yankees starting pitcher Nathan Eovaldi (30) throws a pitch during the first inning of a spring training baseball game against the Houston Astros at Osceola County Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-USA TODAY Sports

2. Which player traded this off-season will the Marlins regret trading the most?

Ehsan Kassim: Nathan Eovaldi. While I thought the Martin Prado trade was not a bad trade, it was still selling low on Eovaldi and his raw ability. Spring training doesn’t carry much weight, but Eovaldi was explosive and striking hitters out better than he has in the past. Hopefully that’s an indicator of what he does in 2015.

Travis Honeycutt: Casey McGehee. That batting average! #MarlinFamily 

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Daniel Zylberkan: I can’t get over how bad the Dee Gordon trade was. The Marlins gave up one of the premier left-handed pitching prospects in the game and two very versatile value type players for what? Dee Gordon, a guy who’s had one good season in the Majors and is a limited speed only guy, and Dan Haren, a marginal aging back of the rotation guy who can even break 90 with his fastball anymore. Even with the Dodgers eating $10 million of his contract the Marlins are hurting themselves by trotting Haren out there every fifth day until Fernandez returns, barring any other injuries.

Miller Lepree: I think Nathan Eovaldi will shine in New York, and Cosart will flounder in Miami, leaving a bad taste in their mouth. However, I don’t fault the Marlins for trading him, they don’t use advanced stats and just saw a pitcher with a bad ERA.

David Polakoff: They didn’t trade him, but the Marlins will regret letting go of Mark Canha. He will have a solid season for the Athletics.

Dillon Murrell: Nathan Eovaldi. If he makes the appropriate adjustments, he’ll be a frontline starter. He seems to have started to make those adjustments in Spring Training. While trading Eovaldi was necessary for the Marlins to upgrade at third base, I think they’re going to quietly regret trading him.

Michael Sonbeek: Nathan Eovaldi. He will be one of the MLBs’ breakout players this year.

Next: Sellers Remorse?

Mar 24, 2015; Jupiter, FL, USA; Miami Marlins first baseman Michael Morse (38) prior to a game against the Boston Red Sox at Roger Dean Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports

3. Which player did the Marlins acquire this off-season that they’ll regret acquiring the most?

Ehsan Kassim: Dee Gordon, because the team played a hefty price for his services, so if he flops in 2015, he’ll be a sunken cost for a team that has a smaller window than most realize to win.

Travis Honeycutt: Dee Gordon, because speed kills, but is harmless if he can’t get on base. And his first few years in MLB, he couldn’t.

Daniel Zylberkan: If Michael Morse has two largely injury hit years, where he can’t even take his at bats, he’ll be the worst pickup. I like the power and it plays especially in this current run scoring environment, but the track record says that the Marlins will have to rely on Justin Bour and Viosergy Rosa to take the majority of his plate appearances by the end of his contract.

Miller Lepree: I don’t want to answer this. 

That Balls Outta Here

David Polakoff: The Marlins will regret acquiring Aaron Crow, who won’t ever throw a pitch for the team.

Dillon Murrell: I think the team will regret signing Morse the most. If he proves to be ineffective or gets hurt, the team will really regret giving him two years. This has the potential of turning into another Garrett Jones type deal, although I think it has more upside.

Michael Sonbeek: Dee Gordon. I think the Marlins and most of the fans expect more from Dee Gordon that you can or will get.

Next: Prospect to the Rescue?

Mar 24, 2015; Jupiter, FL, USA; Miami Marlins shortstop Adeiny Hechavarria (3) warms up from the dugout during a game against the Boston Red Sox at Roger Dean Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports

4. Which minor leaguer will make the biggest impact for the Marlins this season?

Ehsan Kassim: Because Travis’ answer had me literally rolling on the floor laughing, I’m going with his answer. But seriously, I think Jose Urena could provide a decent bullpen arm during the stretch run. His live arm is going to be fun to watch.

Travis Honeycutt: Adeiny Hechavarria. He will start 160 games at shortstop and probably amass 600+ PA. Read the question again. See what I did there?

Daniel Zylberkan: Carter Capps, I don’t even know why the Marlins aren’t breaking camp with him in the roster. I think in the current relief pitching dependent period we’re in, the Marlins will soon realize that having as many swing and miss high leverage type relievers as possible in the bullpen will be key to making a run towards the playoff and possibly deep into October. 

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Miller Lepree: J.T Realmutto is ready, if something happens to Salty or Mathis.

David Polakoff: Justin Nicolino could come up at the end of the year and provide a boost to a potentially tired or ailing rotation.

Dillon Murrell: I think Jose Urena could have a big impact for this team out of the bullpen. The fastball is dynamic and could be a serious weapon out of the pen down the stretch.

Michael Sonbeek: Justin Nicolino. He’s had tremendous amount of success in the Minors and I think he can follow it up in the Majors

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