Rotowire's Eric Siegrist with Jeff Erickson on XM talks Marlins

Good to remember Marlins stadium lease is really their main problem, not the fan attendance which was around 1.8 million. It doesn't allow them any of the usual stadium income like parking, etc. Marlins' 3 biggest pick-ups were Hanley Ramirez, Anibel Sanchez & Mike Jacobs. The team sees Ramirez as another Edgar Renteria in defensive skills. His batting may take more time. Marlins made a good rule 5 draft pickup of Dan Uggla, who looks to be a big hitter. There will be competition for fielding positions, & much will depend on Hanley Ramirez---if he has to go back to AAA for awhile, Pokey Reese would probably play SS. Eric & Jeff think Yusmeiro Petit is a good pitching prospect to watch. Rumor still exists Marlins may trade a pitcher to Tampa Bay for Joey Gathright. Eric mentions Marlins Albuquerque facility has very tough conditions for pitchers, so the team often bypasses this stop & moves them up.

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