Florida Marlins' June Outlook: Trade Scenarios

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Another team with outfield needs includes the Mets, though the emergence of Fernando Martinez has worked out well for them.  Again, the Giants could emerge as a player for Ross as they lack a powerful team and he would command less than Dan Uggla, say, Jonathon Sanchez? 

If Oakland gives up on Matt Holliday they may not shy away from a young bat like Cody, and with them shopping veterans, the Marlins could certainly use some leadership. 

I would not be surprised if the Jays, if they are still contending, add a bat near the deadline for the middle of the order and Cody projects well as a five, six, or seven hitter.  We'll stop here on Cody, however, because I don't see him going anywhere.

Jeremy Hermida was at the heart of the Hot Stove last July, in the middle the Pittsburgh-Boston Manny Ramirez swap.  Once a top prospect who belted a Grand Salami in his first MLB at-bat, Hermida is posted a career best OBP this year and his eye at the plate has certainly developed. 

He has a ton of power potential, but the key word is potential.  Oh, and he's a lefty.

Nonetheless, his situation is the same as Cody's.  The same teams, the same players, the same demands.  Jeremy is younger, however, and is much more affordable.  His potential is higher than Ross' and the Marlins would most likely cast a larger net. 

The same teams are probable here, and it is much more likely that he will be shown the door than Ross.  The few fans here in South Florida have seen enough of the man, and there would be much less backlash with his removal. 

Let us not forget, the Marlins just were granted their 16 year wish of a new stadium and pledged no more fire sales.  With the last possible cancellation date rapidly approaching, the team better not p.o. the local government.

Jorge Cantu projects to be in line for yet another raise in the offseason and could rapidly be getting out of the Marlins price range.  With the team committed to "speed and defense" and Gaby Sanchez labelled the first baseman of the future, Cantu may not wear the teal much longer.

Emilio Bonifacio, for better or worse, has entrenched himself into third base, while slowly killing the Marlins batting order, so Cantu is less likely to shift back over.  More importantly, his defense has been close to stellar at first, and his bat has been the driving force between the Marlins much of this season (well, at least April).

The Cardinals fit into this equation nicely, and Cantu could profile to play across the diamond from All-Star first baseman Albert Pujols extremely well should the Marlins make him available. 

The Nationals could be a player should they trade Nick Johnson to the Red Sox, as rumored, as he could play first across from Ryan Zimmerman.  And of course, the Red Sox, if interested in Johnson, would be interested in the cheaper, less injury prone Cantu.

You would have to look out for the Mets here, in an effort to replace Carlos Delgado if the David Murphy experiment fails, as it would certainly be a defensive upgrade and Cantu has hit extremely well in the new Citi Field. 

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