Pudge done in S. Florida

[TGwynn19]

The two sides could not get a deal done and Pudge is gone.


http://www.sportsline.com/mlb/story/6902786

[Wolf Hopper]

"I tried my best to remain a Marlin by not requesting a salary increase. To my knowledge, I'm the only major leaguer in recent times who won the World Series and received a postseason MVP award, and yet his club did not offer a higher salary."

See Craig Counsell as recent as 2001. ;)

Really, the Marlins tired to low ball him at 7 when he was asking for 10.

Seven? No wonder he walked, Boras or not, most would have walked.

[KCBOOMER]

I think the problem for the Marlins was Pudge's insistence on a four year deal. He wanted the same time amount given to Lowell.

[JamesI]

I agree. Pudge is too advanced in age for a catcher to be a safe bet at 40 million and 4 years.

[Craig S.]

I'd give Pudge $10m, or a 4-year deal, but not both in combination.

I'm not sure that there's anyone out there who's going to give him what he's looking for.

[TGwynn19]

Me thinks that Pudge and Boras are in for an eye opening experience.

[TimmyB]

Me thinks that Pudge and Boras are in for an eye opening experience.

Indeed. I doubt they'll be willing to take another 1 year deal. Although, come March, the Marlins' offer might not look so bad.

[gyb13]

Javy and Pudge are out there....are the cubs the first in line?

[JamesI]

Javy and Pudge are out there....are the cubs the first in line?
The Cubs or the Orioles...

[gyb13]

rumors also that fla might look at javy to replace pudge