A lot of Spring Training invitations, minor league deals, and one “B” round compensation pick. In 2005, however, things got a little more shaken up for the Florida Marlins.
Early on Thanksgiving Day in 2005, the Marlins traded away Carlos Delgado and his team-leading 33 home runs (along with $7 million) to the New York Mets. In return, the Marlins received two of the Mets then-top four prospects, first baseman Mike Jacobs and hard-throwing right-hander Yusmeiro Petit. Shortstop Grant Psomas also joined the Marlins in the deal.
Trading power for power, the Marlins were trading a proven commodity in Delgado for a roll of the dice in two prospects, but they weren’t done wheeling and dealing.