Marlins trade Correa for Paulino

[Cowtipper]

SCOTTSDALE, AZ — The San Francisco Giants have acquired right-handed pitcher Hector Correa from the Marlins in exchange for catcher Ronny Paulino, the club announced tonight. In an earlier trade today, Paulino was acquired from the Phillies for left-handed pitcher Jack Taschner.

Correa, 21, was the 3rd-best prospect in the New York Penn League in 2007, earning all-star honors with the short-season Jamestown club after going 6-2 with a 3.22 ERA in 11 starts (83so, 58.2ip). Originally a 4th round selection in the 2006 First-Year Player Draft by Florida, the Hatillo, Puerto Rico native has posted an 8-10 record SZ is the nation's oldest digital sports magazine. Dedicated to the minor leagues and alternative professional sports with the MAJOR ATTITUDE of big-league publications. with a 4.52 ERA (72er, 143.1ip) in 34 games/29 starts over three minor league seasons (2006-08).
Paulino, 27, owns a career .278 (284-for-1021) batting average in 304 Major League games with Pittsburgh over the last four seasons (2005-08). The Santo Domingo, DR native missed nearly two months of the season last year, appearing in just 40 games for the Pirates due to a right ankle sprain. In limited action, he batted .212 (25-for-118) with 2 home runs and 18 RBI. He was previously acquired by the Phillies from the Bucs last Dec. 10 in exchange for C Jason Jaramillo.

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[Gravy Train]

Good pick-up for the Marlins. With a young pitching staff and a young starting catcher, it might have been more ideal to get a Henry Blanco/Gregg Zaun/Paul Bako type, who's been around forever and knows a lot about the receiving aspects of the game, but this should work. Paulino adds some pop to the bench, and he could be productive if he has to fill in for an extended stretch. I think the Bucs, Phils, and Giants gave up on this guy too quickly. Unless they know something I don't, which is entirely possible. :nod:

[Extra Innings]

Good pick-up for the Marlins. With a young pitching staff and a young starting catcher, it might have been more ideal to get a Henry Blanco/Gregg Zaun/Paul Bako type, who's been around forever and knows a lot about the receiving aspects of the game, but this should work. Paulino adds some pop to the bench, and he could be productive if he has to fill in for an extended stretch. I think the Bucs, Phils, and Giants gave up on this guy too quickly. Unless they know something I don't, which is entirely possible. :nod:


I think it has more to do with Paulino being the odd man out so to speak. Ryan Doumit prevailed as the starting catcher in Pittsburgh, while Philly had the emergence of Carlos Ruiz.

With the Marlins he will certainly have more chances to play. I think its a good move by the Fish.