They might trade Hanley Ramairez for some more pitching, although their current staff isn't really bad. But as the saying goes......"...a team can never have enough pitching".
On the surface Ramirez gave his blessing to management to improve the team (not that they needed his blessing or permission). However, his following statement was: "I've been a shortstop all my life". Therin lies the caveat. Ramirez isn't too thrilled about the inevitable move. Even A-Rod didn't squawk,(knowing that Jeter wasn't about to be replaced), and Ramirez is no A-Rod (the early version).
Plus, Hanley has a little baggage, i.e., his sometimes questionable on-the-field attitude; refusing to run out ground balls; casually chasing after missed groundballs, etc. He also fell in love with the long-ball. A love that was unrequited leading to a sub-par 2011 season... 10-HRS, 45-RBI's, .243 batting avg.,333(OB)compared to 2010 when he swated 24 HRS,.300 avg.,75(RBI).
When Ramirez was signed , he was seen as a 5-tool prospect but has not lived up to those expectations. He and Reyes are the same age (A28)....separated by roughly six-months. In fact Hanley will turn A29 later this month, whereas Reyes will turn A29 next June, 2012. With Ozzie Guillen coming in as manager there could be a little 'head-butting'. As it now stands, Ramirez is NOT Ozzie's type of player.
Eventhough Ramirez had an off year, the man can still play. Maybe he needs a manager like Ozzie. Ozzie has been known to cause attitude changes. If not, expect the Marlins to trade Ramirez, if his his play in the field and his production at the plate fail to take an acute turn upwards. If not....he's gone. Where is anybody's guess.
The Marlin organization is determined to put in place a contender, retooling the old franchise. Albert Pujos is next, since their appears to be no other serious suitor. Don't expect the additions to stop there.
