In this episode of CapFigure Podcast, we continue our 2017 team previews with the Miami Marlins. The Marlins fell short in a somber 2016 campaign that saw the franchise ace Jose Fernandez pass away, Dee Gordon serve a PED suspension and Giancarlo Stanton sidelined for the better part of the second half of the season. Although the Marlins sport one of the most robust batting lineups in the league, will their pitching staff deliver enough to help the team make a playoff run? If you call yourself a baseball fan, you won’t want to miss a thing! Continue reading “CapFigure Podcast – Episode 27 (Miami Marlins: The Floundering Franchise)”→
Mike Trout is a true generational talent. At only 25 years old, Trout’s production and skill-set puts him along-side the likes of all-time greats Mickey Mantle, Alex Rodriguez, Ted Williams, Al Kaline and Miguel Cabrera. With the Los Angeles Angels 16.5 GB in the AL West and a barren farm system providing a bleak outlook for the near future, the whispers of exploring a trade of the super-star center-fielder have become louder.
In this episode of CapFigure Podcast, Ryan and Tom explore all aspects of a potential blockbuster deal for Trout. After deriving an approximate value for the 25 year old center-fielder, Tom explores potential suitors that have the ammunition to pull the trigger on a deal. Presenting packages comprised of both prospects and big-league ready talent, Tom attempts to pry Trout from the Angels as Ryan cynically attempts to discredit the merits of each trade. Deal or No Deal…Hilarity ensues.
Exploring the Possibility of Trading Mike Trout (1:45 to 31:43)
Historical Perspective of Trout’s Performance
Determining Valuation of Trout (Performance, Contract, etc.)
Potential Trade Suitors & Packages of Assets
CapFigure Podcasttakes listeners on an exhilarating journey through relevant topics within the world of professional sports’ organizations. Ryan DePaulo, formerly of ESPN Radio, delivers a witty, unapologetic and unfiltered attitude to hosting the show; balancing the calculated, clean-cut demeanor of CapFigure Founder and former leveraged finance investment banker, Thomas L. McLaughlin.
Marlins’ LF Christian Yelich crushes a 2-0 offering from Phillies’ SP Vince Velasquez fastball 468 feet into the upper deck. (Source: MLB Media, May-6-2016, Marlins Park)
To quote the 1997 hit single off of Will Smith’s Big Willie Style “We’re going to Miami”; where 24 year-old left fielder Christian Yelich has become an absolute force at the plate for the 23-21 Miami Marlins (entering play on May 24). Continue reading “MLBs Next Wave of Young Stars: Christian Yelich”→
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