The Florida Marlins traded first baseman Mike Jacobs for 25 year old middle reliever Leo Nunez. It was basically because we have other guys who can fill the role who are controlled for a lower amount of money. Jacobs is arbitration eligible and is barely above replacement level. He is an OBP black hole, and should only hit against righties, where he is (somewhat) useful. His glove is horrible. I've never seen Nunez pitch, but you can see reviews of the trade at these locations.
http://insider.espn.go.com/espn/blog/index?name=law_keith
http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/index.php/the-mike-jacobs-trade/
http://baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=8278
1 comment:
I'm fine with dumping Jacobs for a guy that throws mid-90s...Our bullpen needs an upgrade and Cantu will hold it down just fine at first.
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