Reds; Take Note From The Marlins

[Mario-Rijo]

Well said.

I definitely think Castellini may have realized he's in over his head from the money side of it.

And he probably expected more of a spike in attendance than he got this year.

But should he have? One good season and he expects the fans to return in droves?

They sat on their hands last offseason and appear to be ready to do so again this offseason. If they do, I see attendance dropping off because of the turn off.

They have tried the conservative approach now it's time to go all Milwaukee for a change. Gotta give it to the Brew Crew they want to win bottom line. They proved it going after C.C. a few years ago which resulted in a playoff appearance and they did it again dealing for Grienke this past offseason which put them just shy of the World Series, another recent milestone. Now if they lose Fielder and take a dip for a few years they have built up some serious excitement and good will for the foreseeable future.

[camisadelgolf]

http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2011/1...ce=twitterfeed

Marlins shortstop Hanley Ramirez is not at all pleased about the prospect of changing positions if the team signs Jose Reyes, a source tells Clark Spencer of the Miami Herald (via Twitter).

[mattfeet]

http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2011/1...ce=twitterfeed

Of course he's not.

In other news, Marlins offered Reyes 6yr $90mil.

-Matt

[westofyou]

Taking notes from the Marlin's just got more interesting

http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/news?slu...easance_120211

The Security and Exchange Commission on Thursday launched guided warheads at the Marlins, requesting the team’s financial records, communications with MLB officials including commissioner Bud Selig, minutes of meetings with local government leaders and political campaign-contribution information, according to a report in the Miami Herald.

While the subpoenas issued by the SEC do not explicitly detail the purpose of the investigation, the feds’ motives are evident: They want to understand how, exactly, a group of county commissioners agreed to fund 80 percent of the Marlins new stadium, which cost more than $600 million, without ever seeing the team’s financial records – and whether bribes had anything to do with it

[RFS62]

Taking notes from the Marlin's just got more interesting

http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/news?slu...easance_120211

What? A bribe involving Miami-Dade government?

Inconceivable!!!

[westofyou]

What? A bribe involving Miami-Dade government?

Inconceivable!!!

Unpossible

[Vottomatic]

Taking notes from the Marlin's just got more interesting

http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/news?slu...easance_120211

I hope it scares some players away.

[RedLegSuperStar]

Marlins up the Anti on one Jose Reyes to the tone of 111 Million over 6 years. Also Miami is the favorite to land Pujols if St. Louis does not. All per MLBTradeRumors.com

[RedLegSuperStar]

Hey.. but the Reds are promoting David Bell and hiring Jim Riggleman! #Winning

[mattfeet]

Marlins up the Anti on one Jose Reyes to the tone of 111 Million over 6 years. Also Miami is the favorite to land Pujols if St. Louis does not. All per MLBTradeRumors.com

And they've also made a substantial offer to Buehrle. Could be one heck of an off-season for the Marlins.

-Matt

[RedsManRick]

Heyman on Twitter:

those who claimed the #marlins were engaging in a publicity stunt can now take it back. reyes is about to become a fish.

[edabbs44]

And they've also made a substantial offer to Buehrle. Could be one heck of an off-season for the Marlins.

-Matt

Great offseasons do not automatically translate to great on seasons.

[RedLegSuperStar]

Reyes is a Marlin. 106 mil for 6 years

[HeatherC1212]

How are they planning to afford Reyes and any other FAs they get this offseason in addition to their current players??! That's a lot of money.

[dougdirt]

How are they planning to afford Reyes and any other FAs they get this offseason in addition to their current players??! That's a lot of money.

New stadium, lots of butts in the seats, winning.