Could Fausto Carmona Be a Marlin?

As we go on during this offseason, we can see that certain teams are going to go through rebuilding stages. One of these teams is the Cleveland Indians.

Fausto Carmona is not necessarily on the trading block, but it is said that the Indians are open to listen to offers for him in order to help their rebuilding process.

The Indians may be hesitant to move him, but he has had two lousy seasons, and the asking price for him shouldn't be that high.

The Florida Marlins have many prospects to use to get Fausto, from pitchers to position players. The problem is deciding how much Carmona is worth.

Last season was very disappointing for Carmona as he posted a 5-12 record with a 6.32 ERA.

He has shown signs of brilliance in his career, though, as he had an outstanding 2007 season, and it looks as if he can eat innings when healthy and pitching well.

He would be a good fit for the Marlins since it is evident that a strong end of the rotation pitcher is necessary for the team to excel, because frankly, I am exhausted of going through seasons filled with "growing pains."

Also, Carmona is no longer expensive since he has already gone through two of the four years on his $15 million contract, making him worth around $4 million per year.

Now we have all of the background information out of the way, we can determine why this is a good offer to help rebuild the Cleveland Indians.

Dan Uggla, Gaby Sanchez, and Graham Taylor

For

Fausto Carmona and Jensen Lewis

This is a good deal since the Indians will end up receiving three players, including Uggla, who hits about 30 HR per year and knocks in 90-100 RBI.

Gaby Sanchez, who is a very good first baseman (and can also play third), can provide a strong bat with some pop.

Graham Taylor is a very talented young pitcher who is consistent in the strike zone. He is not a very hard thrower, but he certainly has great movement and control.

I would also like to know how much more it would take to eat up at least 30 percent of Carmona's contract. 

Even if nothing happens this offseason, I do expect Carmona to be on the trading block eventually. If it is not now, it is probably going to be before the trade deadline.

Place a comment to what you think it would take for the Marlins to get Carmona, or if you feel that Carmona shouldn't be traded at all this season.

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