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Originally Posted by dustyanddaflames
To be fair - I think the Marlins did get some good value in the deal, but I wouldn't put it as equal value for what they were sending the other way...
Nicolino was probably the most polished arm in Lansing. Hechavarria will be their shortstop of the future (though his projections really vary based off who is speaking). Henderson Alvarez could be a very nice #3 starter if he develops an outpitch (electric arm, and only 22 yrs old). Jake Marisnick has potential to be an everyday CF, but a little reading does show he comes with some flaws in the swing. Plus you toss in Escobar to play ss until Hech is ready to take over.
Like I said, I would never say Mia won the deal, or came close to getting replacement value back - but I do like the players they got in return. Just surprised that was all they were asking for...
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The Jays did give up some very good prospects. Baseball America and MLB had
Marisnick at 37 and 35 positions, respectively, in their top 100 prospects. Baseball america had him one spot ahead of Gose. Marisnick was touted to be a potential 5 tool OF. Scouts were saying the Jays could have one of the top outfielders with Marisnick and Gose in a few years. MLB had
Nicolino at 86 spot (in the top 100). You have to give up some future to get some sure thing now.
I am worried about the huge payroll the Jay will be undertaking ($120-$150 mil) and not making it. I guess you have to pay (some) if you want to play more (into the post season). Reyes's huge contract from 10 million to 16 million (2014) and 22 milllon (2015-2017) would be scary tough if the Jays gambled and not win big. Johnson will be UFA after 2013 and may command beyond the 100 million salary. I do have faith in AA and his shrewd business dealings coupled with his thorough knowledge of prospects hopefully this will translate the Jays into a contender.