Buzz: 50-50 Chance Marlins trade Jorge Cantu
Joe Capozzi of the Palm Beach Post believes there is a 50–50 chance the Marlins trade 1B Jorge Cantu, and, “Indications are 2B Dan Uggla will get traded by the winter meetings.”
To read more on the Marlins, and whether they intend to sign Josh Johnson to a 
long-term extension, check out Capozzi’s report, here.
Last month for the Daily News, Adam Rubin said he believes the Mets will likely trade for a righty-hitting first baseman with a short-term commitment to pair with Daniel Murphy in 2010, as they wait for 1B prospect Ike Davis to develop.
…as i said back then, cantu fits this description… he is eligible for arbitration next season, in which he will probably be paid around $4 million, after which he can be a free agent… so, there is motivation for the Marlins to trade him, and the price tag will limit demand… plus, he’s a short-term play, he’s showing signs of becoming a more disciplined hitter, he hits a ton of doubles, and he hit .322 against left-handed pitching this season…
Speaking of affordable, young hitters…
According to Joel Sherman of the New York Post, “The Rockies will listen to offers for OF Brad Hawpe.”
To learn why, and what the Rockies might be looking to get in return, check out Sherman’s report, here.
