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Inbox: Will the Marlins go after Pujols?
Beat reporter Joe Frisaro answers questions from fans
By*Joe Frisaro*/*MLB.com
There is talk that the Marlins will sign big name free agents. They haven't done so before, will they really do so now? Who might be some of the players they go after?
-- Eric F., Hollywood, Fla.
Everything is now changing with the franchise set to move into its new ballpark. With new revenue streams, expect the Marlins to be active on the market as their payroll projects to dramatically rise. By how much? That depends on who the club attracts.
From what I've heard in recent days, the team ideally would like to add a free agent who will guarantee huge ticket sales beyond next year. Naturally, the club anticipates big crowds for its first season in its retractable-roof stadium. But what about after that? To generate a long-lasting buzz, the team feels it needs a major impact player who has star power. That's why I fully expect the Marlins to make a strong push for Albert Pujols. And, yes, I think the team would offer more than $200 million, with the years to be worked out.
Pujols would provide the star power to energize the market, much the same way LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh have done for the Miami Heat.
If Pujols opts to stay in St. Louis or go elsewhere, I expect the Marlins to make a similar full-court press on Prince Fielder.
Those are the two impact players that the team would consider spending in upwards of $150 million.
Inbox: Will the Marlins go after Pujols?
Beat reporter Joe Frisaro answers questions from fans
By*Joe Frisaro*/*MLB.com
There is talk that the Marlins will sign big name free agents. They haven't done so before, will they really do so now? Who might be some of the players they go after?
-- Eric F., Hollywood, Fla.
Everything is now changing with the franchise set to move into its new ballpark. With new revenue streams, expect the Marlins to be active on the market as their payroll projects to dramatically rise. By how much? That depends on who the club attracts.
From what I've heard in recent days, the team ideally would like to add a free agent who will guarantee huge ticket sales beyond next year. Naturally, the club anticipates big crowds for its first season in its retractable-roof stadium. But what about after that? To generate a long-lasting buzz, the team feels it needs a major impact player who has star power. That's why I fully expect the Marlins to make a strong push for Albert Pujols. And, yes, I think the team would offer more than $200 million, with the years to be worked out.
Pujols would provide the star power to energize the market, much the same way LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh have done for the Miami Heat.
If Pujols opts to stay in St. Louis or go elsewhere, I expect the Marlins to make a similar full-court press on Prince Fielder.
Those are the two impact players that the team would consider spending in upwards of $150 million.
