Dan Uggla.....

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A source told MLB.com's Joe Frisaro that the Marlins "are not confident" they'll be able to sign Dan Uggla to an extension and have been "initiating and fielding calls" for the second baseman.

Frisaro writes that the Marlins are "prepared to go in another direction." They've had talks with the Tigers, as well as at least two other unidentified National League teams, regarding Uggla. The Marlins are reportedly asking for relief pitching in return for Uggla and are in the market for a catcher, as well. Uggla, who is eligible for free agency after the 2011 season, recently turned down the team's four-year, $48 million extension offer, and the Marlins evidently think they can't go above and beyond that. Nov. 13 - 11:17 am et

Source: Marlins.mlb.com

This guy can rake homers though with the best of them at 2b.

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Report: Blue Jays favorite to land 2B Uggla

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ESPN.com's Buster Olney reports that sources are saying the Blue Jays are the favorite to trade for Dan Uggla.

Expect Uggla talk to pick up serious steam starting Monday at the GM meetings. FOX Sports' Ken Rosenthal previously reported that the Nationals, Tigers, Braves, Red Sox, Cardinals, Giants, Orioles and Blue Jays all had interest in Uggla. The Silver Slugger winner will turn 31 in March and recently turned down Florida's four-year, $48 million extension offer. Uggla is under team control for one more season via salary arbitration. Nov. 14 - 3:53 pm et

Source: Buster Olney on Twitter

[Dr. Jack]

I just can't stand Marlin ownership

[LordCC]

How good is Ugla? Is he actually worth more then that contract he turned down?

[TN TITAN Fan In STL]

Originally Posted by Dr. Jack

I just can't stand Marlin ownership

they are clearing payroll for a run at Pujols next season.New Stadium opens and what a jewel Albert would be to show off in Florida if the birds can't resign him.

[Dr. Jack]

Originally Posted by TN TITAN Fan In STL

they are clearing payroll for a run at Pujols next season.New Stadium opens and what a jewel Albert would be to show off in Florida if the birds can't resign him.

Unless Pujols will take $50 bucks, I don't think Marlins will pursue him

[uva3021]

Originally Posted by Dr. Jack

Unless Pujols will take $50 bucks, I don't think Marlins will pursue him

lol

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Braves acquire Dan Uggla from Marlins

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According to Jerry Crasnick of ESPN.com, the Braves have acquired Dan Uggla from the Marlins for Omar Infante and Mike Dunn.

Nov. 16 - 5:38 pm et
Source: Jerry Crasnick on Twitter

[bt33]

That's great for the Braves!

[TheLink]

Marlins should be contracted. It is amazing this organization got a stadium built for them. I get they have won but as soon as they do they blow it up and start fresh.

[MCP313]

JMO but I think Florida came out OK in this one. Personally I didnt like the idea of paying a guy like who will be 31 next year 48 million over 4 years. Infante is no slouch and Dunn can help the pen and they can invest that 48 million is something more impact.

[TheLink]

Originally Posted by MtrCtyPimp

they can invest that 48 million is something more impact.

of course they can but will they?

[MCP313]

Originally Posted by TheLink

of course they can but will they?

They paid Hanley and offered it to Uggla. Seems to me they invest smart and know when to cash in a bad hand and wait for the next one. Personally I think they're scouting is top notch nobody does more in baseball with less than the Marlins.

[TN TITAN Fan In STL]

Originally Posted by TN TITAN Fan In STL

they are clearing payroll for a run at Pujols next season.New Stadium opens and what a jewel Albert would be to show off in Florida if the birds can't resign him.

I hope that by bumping this I jinx the pujols to Florida talk.

[mrhotpicks2]

Originally Posted by Dr. Jack

I just can't stand Marlin ownership

still?