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[Hotcorner]

won't be cleared to start running by the time spring training starts (Feb 15th) and it's unclear whether he'll be ready for opening day or not.  It's of course best to not rush things, especially for Morrison.

 

Joe Mahoney it's your time to shine!!!

[SilverBullet1929]

Ah geez, I understand his health comes first and he definitely shouldn't rush things but this stinks. My initial reaction is that if he doesn't come back soon enough and/or strong enough as in performance, this could be a huge blow to his chances of sticking in Miami long-term. I'm starting to get the Hermida, Maybin, Miller, Volstad feeling... where if he doesn't fulfill his potential soon, he'll be another bust on his way out of here. Damn shame.

 

And does the FO see this as big enough to add a substitution to the roster? Or is it Mahoney/Dobbs time? Is Carlos Lee now a potential candidate on an extremely cheap deal?

 

coughMichaelMorse?cough?

[pollyvonwog]

Ah geez, I understand his health comes first and he definitely shouldn't rush things but this stinks. My initial reaction is that if he doesn't come back soon enough and/or strong enough as in performance, this could be a huge blow to his chances of sticking in Miami long-term. I'm starting to get the Hermida, Maybin, Miller, Volstad feeling... where if he doesn't fulfill his potential soon, he'll be another bust on his way out of here. Damn shame.

 

And does the FO see this as big enough to add a substitution to the roster? Or is it Mahoney/Dobbs time? Is Carlos Lee now a potential candidate on an extremely cheap deal?

 

coughMichaelMorse?cough?

 

 

Considering lomo was a 22nd round draft, I don't think a comparison to any of the above players is remotely warranted. 

[SilverBullet1929]

Ah geez, I understand his health comes first and he definitely shouldn't rush things but this stinks. My initial reaction is that if he doesn't come back soon enough and/or strong enough as in performance, this could be a huge blow to his chances of sticking in Miami long-term. I'm starting to get the Hermida, Maybin, Miller, Volstad feeling... where if he doesn't fulfill his potential soon, he'll be another bust on his way out of here. Damn shame.

 

And does the FO see this as big enough to add a substitution to the roster? Or is it Mahoney/Dobbs time? Is Carlos Lee now a potential candidate on an extremely cheap deal?

 

coughMichaelMorse?cough?

 

 

Considering lomo was a 22nd round draft, I don't think a comparison to any of the above players is remotely warranted. 

 

Fair enough, but draft details aside, I'm getting the same feeling with him that I had with of those I mentioned. After a few mediocre years from all of them, their stock slipped drastically and their ships all sailed. Same idea.

[pollyvonwog]

Ah geez, I understand his health comes first and he definitely shouldn't rush things but this stinks. My initial reaction is that if he doesn't come back soon enough and/or strong enough as in performance, this could be a huge blow to his chances of sticking in Miami long-term. I'm starting to get the Hermida, Maybin, Miller, Volstad feeling... where if he doesn't fulfill his potential soon, he'll be another bust on his way out of here. Damn shame.

 

And does the FO see this as big enough to add a substitution to the roster? Or is it Mahoney/Dobbs time? Is Carlos Lee now a potential candidate on an extremely cheap deal?

 

coughMichaelMorse?cough?

 

 

Considering lomo was a 22nd round draft, I don't think a comparison to any of the above players is remotely warranted. 

 

Fair enough, but draft details aside, I'm getting the same feeling with him that I had with of those I mentioned. After a few mediocre years from all of them, their stock slipped drastically and their ships all sailed. Same idea.

 

I get your point, but he worked his way up in the minors to get noticed where the other guys were first round can't miss prospects

 

I think when he finally gets to play his real position, and that knee is finally healthy, he will be a productive 1b. 

[SilverBullet1929]

Ah geez, I understand his health comes first and he definitely shouldn't rush things but this stinks. My initial reaction is that if he doesn't come back soon enough and/or strong enough as in performance, this could be a huge blow to his chances of sticking in Miami long-term. I'm starting to get the Hermida, Maybin, Miller, Volstad feeling... where if he doesn't fulfill his potential soon, he'll be another bust on his way out of here. Damn shame.

 

And does the FO see this as big enough to add a substitution to the roster? Or is it Mahoney/Dobbs time? Is Carlos Lee now a potential candidate on an extremely cheap deal?

 

coughMichaelMorse?cough?

 

 

Considering lomo was a 22nd round draft, I don't think a comparison to any of the above players is remotely warranted. 

 

Fair enough, but draft details aside, I'm getting the same feeling with him that I had with of those I mentioned. After a few mediocre years from all of them, their stock slipped drastically and their ships all sailed. Same idea.

 

I get your point, but he worked his way up in the minors to get noticed where the other guys were first round can't miss prospects

 

I think when he finally gets to play his real position, and that knee is finally healthy, he will be a productive 1b. 

 

I completely agree but with the way his past two years have gone, if he has another injury-ridden 2013, how much longer do you see the team waiting him out? My first thought is a bad 2013 starts hurting his future here.

[Dr Beinfest]

Who f***ing cares? He sucks.

[pollyvonwog]

Ah geez, I understand his health comes first and he definitely shouldn't rush things but this stinks. My initial reaction is that if he doesn't come back soon enough and/or strong enough as in performance, this could be a huge blow to his chances of sticking in Miami long-term. I'm starting to get the Hermida, Maybin, Miller, Volstad feeling... where if he doesn't fulfill his potential soon, he'll be another bust on his way out of here. Damn shame.

 

And does the FO see this as big enough to add a substitution to the roster? Or is it Mahoney/Dobbs time? Is Carlos Lee now a potential candidate on an extremely cheap deal?

 

coughMichaelMorse?cough?

 

 

Considering lomo was a 22nd round draft, I don't think a comparison to any of the above players is remotely warranted. 

 

Fair enough, but draft details aside, I'm getting the same feeling with him that I had with of those I mentioned. After a few mediocre years from all of them, their stock slipped drastically and their ships all sailed. Same idea.

 

I get your point, but he worked his way up in the minors to get noticed where the other guys were first round can't miss prospects

 

I think when he finally gets to play his real position, and that knee is finally healthy, he will be a productive 1b. 

 

I completely agree but with the way his past two years have gone, if he has another injury-ridden 2013, how much longer do you see the team waiting him out? My first thought is a bad 2013 starts hurting his future here.

 

He's cheap with high upside. He'll get his chances. 

[Bret Hart]

Greg Dobbs could be a realistic option.

 

Maybe El caballo? 

[Jokersgoon]

Mike Morse!!

[SilverBullet1929]

Mike Morse!!

 

If we could somehow get Morse for a shockingly small package, like two non-elite prospects or something then I'd love the depth and insurance of having Morrison and Morse together.

[Erick]

I'd rather not trade assets for Morse.

 

He's making about 7 million this year, turning 31, rather one-dimensional, and is a free agent after the year. 

[LordMagnus]

Now they'll never make the postseason!!!!1111

[Backin2008]

Morrison reminds me a lot of Hermida.  I think he's going to flame out.  Maybe the Marlins should deal him.

[LordMagnus]

Morrison reminds me a lot of Hermida.  I think he's going to flame out.  Maybe the Marlins should deal him.

 

What's the point?  The Marlins suck, the players in the minors aren't ready, Morrison has no trade value, and he's cheap.  

[YearOneMarlinFan]

I'm not very encouraged about LoMo at this point myself, especially because of the injuries. But I doubt any other team would be anxious to have a 22nd(?) round draft pick who has yet to show much, so he might as well get his final chance to show what he can do.  If he can't hack it, jarfmar would be happy to see Mike Jacobs get another shot.  And I do believe Jake was more productive while here than LoMo has been so far.

[mystikol87]

He was a draft and follow, not a regular 22nd rounded. He was the #20 prospect in MLB before 2010. I'm not saying he's valuable at the moment, but those are certainly mischaracterizations.

[YearOneMarlinFan]

He was a draft and follow, not a regular 22nd rounded. He was the #20 prospect in MLB before 2010. I'm not saying he's valuable at the moment, but those are certainly mischaracterizations.

My mistake.  What else was I mistaken about besides the 22nd round?

[mystikol87]

He was a draft and follow, not a regular 22nd rounded. He was the #20 prospect in MLB before 2010. I'm not saying he's valuable at the moment, but those are certainly mischaracterizations.

My mistake.  What else was I mistaken about besides the 22nd round?

Just the general implication that he is completely uninteresting.

[el penguino]

And I do believe Jake was more productive while here than LoMo has been so far.

No, he was not going by statistics.

[dim]

LoMo still has a chance to be productive. Give him a single season at his natural position of 1B and see how that affects his hitting.

[YearOneMarlinFan]

He was a draft and follow, not a regular 22nd rounded. He was the #20 prospect in MLB before 2010. I'm not saying he's valuable at the moment, but those are certainly mischaracterizations.

My mistake.  What else was I mistaken about besides the 22nd round?

Just the general implication that he is completely uninteresting.

 

I wasn't intending to imply anything.  And my remark about Jacobs was only an attempt at a joke, drawn from another thread.  I just believe that until LoMo proves himself at this level there won't be many other teams taking a great interest in him.  But if he can stay healthy he may have a good chance of putting an end to our long miseries at first base, and I would sure as hell like to see that happen.

[Erick]

Morrison's trade value isn't all that great right now, but it has nothing to do with his draft slot. 

[Anonymous]

Who f***ing cares? He sucks.

 

We should all care. This is the season to establish himself as a core piece for the Marlins. We won't know that if he continues to have nagging injuries. 

[Sirspud]

Ah geez, I understand his health comes first and he definitely shouldn't rush things but this stinks. My initial reaction is that if he doesn't come back soon enough and/or strong enough as in performance, this could be a huge blow to his chances of sticking in Miami long-term. I'm starting to get the Hermida, Maybin, Miller, Volstad feeling... where if he doesn't fulfill his potential soon, he'll be another bust on his way out of here. Damn shame.

 

And does the FO see this as big enough to add a substitution to the roster? Or is it Mahoney/Dobbs time? Is Carlos Lee now a potential candidate on an extremely cheap deal?

 

coughMichaelMorse?cough?

 

 

Considering lomo was a 22nd round draft, I don't think a comparison to any of the above players is remotely warranted. 

 

Fair enough, but draft details aside, I'm getting the same feeling with him that I had with of those I mentioned. After a few mediocre years from all of them, their stock slipped drastically and their ships all sailed. Same idea.

 

I get your point, but he worked his way up in the minors to get noticed where the other guys were first round can't miss prospects

 

I think when he finally gets to play his real position, and that knee is finally healthy, he will be a productive 1b. 

 

A first rounder who doesn't show up in the minors is forgotten, Morrison and Hermida are comparable because they both distinguished themselves as top prospects a couples years in.  Right now we've seen a flash of talent and then disappointing results, and it's certainly beginning to feel like we won't see Morrison become the player that matches the better projections out there.