Sunday Notes

When out and about along the D-Rays network, I picked up on the following story and wanted to pass it out for the class to read.

Jayson Stark, and re-reported by MLB Trade Rumors, threw out this interesting possibility during the week:    

Despite talk of the Marlins and Devil Rays reviving their long-rumored deal involving Rocco Baldelli, Florida actually appears to be more focused on the younger (and cheaper) B.J. Upton and Elijah Dukes as center field possibilities.

Ha! The joke's on Florida if they think that B.J. can be anything but a sign post in the field. In all seriousness, looking at the Marlins' roster, there seems to be very little of value that would be given up in a trade like this. Of course, the Rays' goal would be pitching, and I understand there's a logjam in the Rays platoon-outfield-Durham-carry my bags rookie! club, but I hate the thought of giving up good talent in return for something mediocre, even if it addresses a team need. Hopefully A-Fried and company see it this way, too.