Miami Marlins Trades And What They Ended Up Being

May 10, 2015; Detroit, MI, USA; Detroit Tigers first baseman Miguel Cabrera (24) reacts after lining out in the third inning against the Kansas City Royals at Comerica Park. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports

The Miguel Cabrera trade.

The original trade had the Marlins sending Cabrera and fan favorite left hander Dontrelle Willis to the Tigers. In exchange, the Marlins got prospects Cameron Maybin, Andrew Miller, Burke Badenhop, Mike Rabelo, Eulogio De La Cruz and Dallas Trahern.

Long story short, none of the guys the Marlins got ended up doing anything for the Marlins. Miggy ended up becoming a two time All-Star and has become one of the better hitters in major league history.

So many fans call this trade “one of the worst in baseball history,” but my personal belief is that any other GM in this situation would not have gotten a much better trade package in return.

What the Tigers trade became:

• The Marlins, in 2010, sent Maybin to the West Coast, trading him to the Padres for two relief pitchers by the names of Ryan Webb and Edward Mujica.
• The Marlins traded Andrew Miller to the Red Sox for Dustin Richardson.
• Badenhop was traded to the Rays for Minor League pitcher Jake Jefferies.
• Mike Rabelo was granted Free Agency in 2009.
• Dallas Trahern was out of baseball by 2011.
• The Padres acquired De La Cruz for cash.

What that all became:

• Both Ryan Webb and Edward Mujica would stay on the Marlins for a few years.
• The Marlins traded Edward Mujica to the Cardinals near the 2012 trade deadline for Zach Cox.
• The Marlins non tendered Webb in the off-season of 2013.

Now let’s take a look at the second most controversial trade in Marlins history.

Next: Marlins Sold to Toronto

Apr 24, 2015; St. Petersburg, FL, USA; Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Jose Reyes (7) at bat against the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

The “Firesale”

One off-season after signing start short stop Jose Reyes, the Marlins completed what some people like to call a “fire sale.” They traded Jose Reyes, Josh Johnson, Mark Buehrle, Emilio Bonifacio and John Buck to the Blue Jays for Jake Marisnick, Justin Nicolino, Anthony DeSclafani, Yunel Escobar, Henderson Alvarez and Jeff Mathis.

The Marlins used this trade to make a few future moves.

The Marlins traded Yunel Escobar a few weeks after the big trade happened to the Rays for 2nd baseman Derek Dietrich.

Anthony DeSclafani pitched parts of one season in the big leagues for the team. The Marlins traded him, along with Chad Wallach, to the Reds for Mat Latos.

Jake Marisnick, who played parts of two season in Miami, was then traded at the 2014 deadline. The Marlins traded Marisnick, top prospect Colin Moran, a minor leaguer and a draft pick to the Astros for Austin Wates, Jarred Cosart and Enrique Hernandez.

Hernandez was later involved in a trade with the Dodgers, in which the Marlins packaged him along with Andrew Heaney, Chris Hatcher and Austin Barnes for Dee Gordon, Dan Haren and Miguel Rojas.

Next: Hanleywood

May 9, 2015; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Boston Red Sox third baseman Pablo Sandoval (48) and Boston Red Sox left fielder Hanley Ramirez (13) stretch during batting practice before a game against the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: Nick Turchiaro-USA TODAY Sports

Hanley Ramirez Shipped off to Los Angeles

In 2012 the Marlins traded their franchise player since 2008, Hanley Ramirez along with Randy Choate to the Dodgers for Nathan Eovaldi and a prospect.

Eovaldi pitched two years for the Marlins, before he was traded along with a prospect, and Garret Jones to the Yankees this past off-season for Martin Prado and David Phelps.

This trade is still playing out for the Marlins, as Phelps and Prado are both off to good starts with the team.

Next: Anibal Traded

May 3, 2015; Kansas City, MO, USA; Detroit Tigers pitcher Anibal Sanchez (19) delivers a pitch against the Kansas City Royals during the first inning at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Peter G. Aiken-USA TODAY Sports

Anibal Sanchez traded to Detroit

The Marlins traded Anibal Sanchez and Omar Infante, (who they got in the Dan Uggla trade), to the Tigers for Jacob Turner, Rob Brantley and Brian Flynn.

This trade worked out awfully for the Marlins, as did the last trade the team made with the Tigers.

Jacob Turner was a top prospect in all of baseball but never panned out. The Marlins ended up designating Turner for assignment last year and eventually traded him to the Cubs for two minor league relievers.

Brian Flynn was traded to the Royals for Aaron Crow this past off-season. Crow is out for the season, after having to have Tommy John surgery.

Rob Brantley was waived by the Marlins and was claimed by the White Sox.

Some of these trades ended up working out for the Marlins and some ended up being very bad. What do you think of these trades? Let me know in the comment section below!