The Marlins could be the latest team to talk trade with the Nationals, only to come away frustrated.
The teams have been talking about a deal for first baseman Nick Johnson, but two sources familiar with the negotiations said the Marlins are tiring of the slow pace of talks and "may move on."
It's believed that the Marlins want Washington to pay some of the roughly $1.3 million remaining on Johnson's contract, and that the Nationals are balking. Earlier this month, teams that inquired about Adam Dunn were told that the Nats wouldn't pick up any of the $12 million owed to Adam Dunn next year.
The Nats have been active, without getting much done. Teams have shown interest in Johnson, Dunn, Joe Beimel and others, but the only deal Washington has completed has been one with the Pirates, exchanging Lastings Milledge and Joel Hanrahan for Nyjer Morgan and Sean Burnett.
Marlins want Nick Johnson, but 'may move on'
Posted on: July 31, 2009 12:16 pm
Edited on: July 31, 2009 12:39 pm
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Bookers
Reputation: 79Level: Pro Since: Feb 4, 2008 |
Posted on: July 31, 2009 12:27 pm
Score: 42
Marlins want Nick Johnson, but 'may move on'The last thing I'd want is for everyone to love trading with me. |
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Oneball
Reputation: 82 Level: All-Star Since: Nov 27, 2006 |
Posted on: July 31, 2009 2:05 pm
Score: 76
Marlins want Nick Johnson, but 'may move on'Come on Nats trade Johnson & Dunn. We have the worst record in baseball with them, how much worse will we be without them. A few good prospects would give hope for 2011 or 2012. |
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MistaRR
Reputation: 0 Level: Amateur Since: Jul 22, 2009 |
Posted on: July 31, 2009 3:41 pm
Score: 31
Marlins want Nick Johnson, but 'may move on'The Marlins don't even need Nick Johnson. They are better off just sticking with platooning Bonaficio, Helms, Gload, and Sanchez. Nick can't do much for us anyway. We need Adrian Gonzalez or Juan Pierre if we want to contend. |
