Marlins Claim Dan Meyer off Waivers

Ralph · November 3rd, 2008, 02:38 PM

Meyer was one of the prospects traded for Tim Hudson in 2004

The Marlins made a minor ripple as the general managers' meetings opened Monday, claiming left-handed pitcher Dan Meyer off waivers from the Oakland A's.

Larry Beinfest, president of baseball operations for the Marlins, said Meyer would contend for a bullpen spot.

''Our reports are that we think he can pitch out of the pen,'' Beinfest said.

Meyer, 27, was a first-round pick for the Atlanta Braves in 2002 and was traded to Oakland in 2004 in the Tim Hudson deal.

Meyer went 0-4 with a 7.48 ERA in 11 games (four starts) last season for the A's, but went 10-5 in 20 starts at Triple A Sacramento.

''We liked him in the past when he was a prospect with the Braves,'' Beinfest said.

The Marlins have targeted bullpen help early in their offseason maneuverings. They traded first baseman Mike Jacobs to Kansas City last week for right-handed reliever Leo Nunez.

Florida Marlins claim Dan Meyer off waivers | MiamiHerald.com

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FishFanInPA · November 3rd, 2008, 02:44 PM

with a little seasoning kid could be good...those MLB numbers arent very good.

Ramp · November 3rd, 2008, 02:49 PM

awesome signing

no risk on a former huge prospect

tjfla · November 3rd, 2008, 03:10 PM

Very nice pickup

Could pitch in long relief and better is a LEFTY

Matt Wilson · November 3rd, 2008, 04:37 PM

Good signing. Pretty good upside here. Had a nice 8.1 K/9 in Triple-A last year. Oh by the way, thanks Herald for saying he was 10-5 in Sacramento, that helps a lot.

November 3rd, 2008, 02:38 PM	#1 (permalink)
Ralph BITCHES BE TRIPPIN' Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 1,452 T&B $: 270 Reputation: 340308 My Teams:	Marlins Claim Dan Meyer off Waivers Meyer was one of the prospects traded for Tim Hudson in 2004 The Marlins made a minor ripple as the general managers' meetings opened Monday, claiming left-handed pitcher Dan Meyer off waivers from the Oakland A's. Larry Beinfest, president of baseball operations for the Marlins, said Meyer would contend for a bullpen spot. ''Our reports are that we think he can pitch out of the pen,'' Beinfest said. Meyer, 27, was a first-round pick for the Atlanta Braves in 2002 and was traded to Oakland in 2004 in the Tim Hudson deal. Meyer went 0-4 with a 7.48 ERA in 11 games (four starts) last season for the A's, but went 10-5 in 20 starts at Triple A Sacramento. ''We liked him in the past when he was a prospect with the Braves,'' Beinfest said. The Marlins have targeted bullpen help early in their offseason maneuverings. They traded first baseman Mike Jacobs to Kansas City last week for right-handed reliever Leo Nunez. Florida Marlins claim Dan Meyer off waivers \| MiamiHerald.com I like Last edited by JJ; November 3rd, 2008 at 05:34 PM..

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Ramp whysoserious? Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 8,042 T&B $: 1,108,911 Reputation: 4337008 My Teams:	awesome signing no risk on a former huge prospect __________________ You and your kind, all you care about is money. This city deserves a better class of criminal. And I'm gonna give it to them!

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tjfla Rookie Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 264 T&B $: 211 Reputation: 149592	Very nice pickup Could pitch in long relief and better is a LEFTY Last edited by tjfla; November 3rd, 2008 at 03:33 PM..

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Matt Wilson Pret-tay, Pret-tay Good Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Gainesville, FL Posts: 3,399 T&B $: 32,102 Reputation: 4801123 My Teams:	Good signing. Pretty good upside here. Had a nice 8.1 K/9 in Triple-A last year. Oh by the way, thanks Herald for saying he was 10-5 in Sacramento, that helps a lot.

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