Normally, I don't do baseball stories in the middle of hockey season, but this bit of news from Miami is too much to not discuss. In a trade that is expected to be finalized today, the Miami (ex-Florida) Marlins will send shortstop Jose Reyes, pitchers Josh Johnson and Mark Buehrle, utilityman Emilio Bonifacio, and catcher John Buck to the Toronto Blue Jays in exchange for shortstop Yuniel Escobar, catcher Jeff Mathis, pitchers Justin Nicolino and Anthony DeSclafani, infielder Adeiny Hechavarria, and outfielder Jake Marisnick. Based on what you just read, if you are thinking salary dump by the Marlins, then you would be correct. It was this time last year that the Marlins were actually trying to build a team that would contend for a playoff spot in their new home. Today, that home, yes, the one with the abomination in center field, will now be fielding what amounts to a minor league team. Marlins fans, if there are any left (and if you stopped rooting for them, I understand), you now have the worst owner in sports. When you fall behind the NHL team in your city (one that isn't playing because of the lockout, mind you), it's time to pack it in.
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