Marlins want Ponson in Burnett deal

[redsrbetter]

Ponson emerges as key to deal

By Juan C. Rodriguez
Staff Writer
Posted July 23 2005


SAN FRANCISCO · Determined to rid themselves of Mike Lowell as part of any A.J. Burnett deal, the Marlins spent Friday working with the Orioles on a scenario that would do just that.

The teams shifted to finding a landing spot for Orioles right-hander Sidney Ponson. Moving Ponson, who is due about $13.5 million through next season, is paramount to the Orioles absorbing Lowell and the $21 million he's guaranteed through 2007.

One obstacle to moving Ponson is he has a 10-team, no-trade provision that includes the Tampa Bay Devil Rays. After acquiring him, the Marlins reportedly were ready to send Ponson to Tampa Bay for reliever Trever Miller.

Barry Praver, Ponson's agent, said: "Neither Sidney nor I have been approached by the Orioles seeking Sidney's consent to accept a trade to Tampa or any other team."

http://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/b...sports-marlins

[awefullspellare]

Meh. No Trade Clauses make things suck.

Wouldn't be a bad trade for the Marlins if they really want to get rid of Lowell, but looks like this is going on the back burner now if Nevin is an O.

[The Philly Fanatic]

One obstacle to moving Ponson is his weight.
Alright, that zing was not needed and cruel, but I enjoyed it.

Damn though, the Marlins seem willing to do about anything to dump Lowell. I can't blame them but they're really limiting the AJ Burnett market by playing it this way in my opinion.

[Kingdom]

At least Lowell had done something in the past to earn a big contract, Ponson has done crap. The marlins should avoid Ponscum.

[Witlon]

Trevor Miller would be all they get for him?

Remember when the Giants gave 3 pitching spects for the guy? Damn.

[realmofotalk]

The Giants traded damaged goods to the Orioles for Ponson. Moss faded after compiling a record of 7-1 or something like that, and Ainsworth and Hannaman had injuries.

[Witlon]

The Giants traded damaged goods to the Orioles for Ponson. Moss faded after compiling a record of 7-1 or something like that, and Ainsworth and Hannaman had injuries.

Doesn't matter. It was still for Sidney Ponson!

[redsrbetter]

I still don't get why teams even want to mess with Ponson. The Marlins and the Padres must not be thinking correctly. I just don't see Ponson coming back to what he once was. Whatever team wants him, they must have a big plan to get this guy on some kind of a diet.