Carlos Lee Traded To Marlins For Two Prospects

Almost exactly one year ago, Gaby Sanchez was considered The Best Marlin.

Except maybe he’d already peaked, and was plummeting down the opposite slope.

Lee has a .287/.336/.411 triple-slash to go with five home runs on the year, but any little bit of help is welcome in Miami. The Marlins had scored just 314 runs, worst in the NL East, entering July 4.

Dominguez had been considered a top prospect since being taken in the first round of the 2007 MLB Draft, but had just four extra-base hits in a brief September stint with Miami in 2011. Rasmussen was taken in the second round of the 2010 MLB Draft, but is likely a long-term project.

Over the weekend, the Los Angeles Dodgers reached a trade agreement with the Houston Astros concerning long-time Astro and Texas native Carlos Lee. The details were all taken care of; at that point, it was up to Lee, who had limited trade protection. Lee wasn’t wild about leaving Houston, and ultimately, the Dodgers walked away.

Ken Rosenthal added that the Dodgers pulled out in respond to Lee’s tepid enthusiasm. Lee didn’t give a final “no”, but the Dodgers didn’t want to wait around any longer after already having waited as long as they did.

Brian McTaggart (via MLB.com):

The thing about Lee’s ranch is interesting, but doesn’t seem all that germane. What, is he scurrying back there after every home game, and participating in moonlit roundups? Is there really any business so pressing that can’t be conducted over the phone, or after the baseball season?