Looks like things are going in the right direction for the Florida Marlins.
First they line up a new stadium, which is being designed and in the pre-construction phase at the old Orange Bowl site. Then, with their meager $21M payroll, they are starting to win games and are in sole command of 1st place in the NL East.
And now, they are looking to wrap up their rising star, Hanley Ramirez, to a long term contract. Reports are it is going to be a 6 year deal worth around $70M. This is also a good sign because it means the Marlins would avoid salary arbitration for the first time in a long time with a star player - in fact, it seems to be the first time in a long time the Marlins have committed to keeping a star player in Miami. Ramirez is eligible for arbitration at the end of this season but is now looking to sign the richest deal in franchise history.
The details are not official yet, but it is looking like a lock. Stay tuned.
Saturday, May 10, 2008
Hanley Ramirez To Get Long Term Deal
Posted by Unknown at 2:08 AM
Labels: Contracts, Hanley Ramirez
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this doesnt mean anything. all it means is that the Marlins plan on keeping him atleast one more year to avoid the $15M he'd be making next year. Instead, they save a few million. SO I guess we can be happy HanRam will stay with us another season, unless the Marlins go on a losing streak.
That is a good point, but I hope you're wrong. This would be a big step for the Marlins to actually take a stand and start building a real team. They have a new stadium on the way.
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