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Ted’s Hideaway

One of Miami Beach’s best little unknown dives, Ted’s Hideaway is a casual yet lively sports bar.  With some of the cheapest drinks and most beautiful bartenders in the area, you’re bound to have fun while at Ted’s.  Check out the game on television or get in a game of pool.  This is the kind of bar that attracts locals and makes non-locals into regulars, leading to a pretty diverse crowd so you’ll likely always have someone new to chat with.  If you want to save a few bucks while you tie one on, Ted’s is the place to be.  Has anyone been to Ted’s Hideaway before?  What did you

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Mynt Lounge

A radiant flurry of neon and bizarre décor, the Mynt Lounge is a Miami Beach nightclub that prides itself on being the hippest and more happening place around.  The doors only open to the most stylish of people, however, so you better get dressed up before you head out.  Once you’re through the doors you’ll find beautiful people everywhere and every one of them there to have a good time.  In fact, it’s not unheard of for celebrities to frequent The Mynt Lounge, so you may just see someone famous.  If you’re out looking to meet someon

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The Flat

The Flat Bar and Lounge is one of those places where you can come to listen to some good music without having to deal with the pretentious air that some nightclubs put forth.  With their award-winning DJ line-up, you are likely to have a great night out dancing and meeting new people.  Those that frequent The Flat range from all walks of life, making the bar more diverse and promoting a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.  Have a few drinks, dance a little and strike up a conversation or two.  Has anyone been to The Flat before?  How are the drinks

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Bougainvillea’s Old Florida Tavern

Located right in the middle of South Miami, Bougainvillea’s is a great casual bar to kick back, have a drink and perhaps meet someone new.  This bar is small and, though it can get a bit crowded, has a wonderfully comfortable atmosphere.  Enjoy some live music while you drink the night away and maybe get out on the dance floor for a while.  The people there are generally laid-back and you’ll have no problem striking up a conversation or two.  There’s even an outside area, just in case the inside bar gets a little too warm for you.  Has

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Mokai Lounge

For a wild night out dancing, head down to Miami Beach and spend some time at the Mokai Lounge.  Bright lights and loud music await and there’s no cover.  The lounge is known for being a hot spot for Miami’s best looking people, though the doorman might not let you in if you don’t quite live up to his standards, so make sure to dress nice.  Once you are in, have a few drinks, get your dance on and chat people up.  As a singles hook-up spot, Mokai Lounge is one of the best.  Has anyone been to the Mokai Lounge before?  What was your exper

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Cabrera, Haren trades

 

Q.  Miguel Cabrera 2007.  Was he traded to Detroit for four Taijuan - Paxton - Zunino - Miller level assets?

A.  I would definitely agree that Miguel Cabrera 2007 would be a great comp for Stanton currently.  I would clearly want Cabrera, coming off two .430 and .401 OBP seasons, and playing the infield.  

But that's a trade package that should be included in the discussion, if we're trying to get our bearings on what Stanton might cost.  Really, you would need about 20 such packages, all since 2000 or so.

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Q.  Is anybody going to search for the LOWER bounds of what a Stanton might cost?

A.  I'm trying to imagine the Seattle 'net if SSI had proposed a Cliff Lee deal based on what we got him for...

But yeah.  While you guys try to find the max that Stanton might conceivably fetch, how about also considering some cases where the buyer got a good deal?

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Q.  WAS Detroit's package comparable to the A's package?  or what?

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1.  Cabrera was packaged with Dontrelle Willis, a #3 ML starter who had 200+ innings the previous three years.  If Miami's going to include Ricky Nolasco, signed under terms comparable to Willis, then our offer would be higher.

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2.  The players that the Marlins received for Cabrera and Willis:

  • Maybin, a top-10-MLB prospect who had 24 AB's and a .143 AVG in the bigs - Comp:  Nick Franklin or Brad Miller (Maybin "sexier" but Franklin, Miller play 2B/SS)
  • Andrew Miller, a reclamation project under a major cloud (destroyed twice in bigs, was looking broken, and in fact was broken).  Comp:  Jesus Montero
  • Frankie de la Cruz, an org prospect with 6 poor innings in the bigs - Comp:  Blake Beavan
  • Mike Rabelo - not in DETROIT's top 10 prospects at time of trade
  • Burke Badenhop - not in DETROIT's top 10 prospects at time of trade
  • Dallas Trahern - Detroit's #8 prospect at time of trade ... 92:52 CTL in 162 innings, AA

So the Cabrera deal would probably sit across from a deal such as Franklin-or-Paxton, Jesus Montero, Beavan or maybe Maurer, and several non-glamor prospects.  That in return for Stanton and Nolasco, or maybe Slowey.

You can dig through trade history and get a feel for it; you'll quickly get a feel for just how much Brad Miller is worth, on the trade market.  Even the Yankees and Red Sox slobber over ML regulars who have six years left!

It ain't real easy to deal for a good baseball player who is making $490,000, free agent in 2020.  Tell me which one you'd go get?

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Q.  What was the Haren deal again?

Sanibel Island

North and west of the big city of Miami, about three hours away and situated just south of Fort Myers, is a tropical haven known as Sanibel Island.  For couples that want to get away from it all and just enjoy the pristine beaches, this is the place to go.  The beautiful island getaway features excellent beaches with clear blue waters.  Many distractions await, from hiking around and checking out the local wildlife to heading out on a boat and doing some dolphin watching.  And nearby is the National Wildlif

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Review: Dexter ‘Goodbye Miami’

After a week off, we come back to Dexter with but three episodes left before the show is gone forever.  So will our eight years of watching pay off?  Well, it’s time to begin the final stretch.  Last time, we saw Dex and Hannah getting close again and now they’re pretty much committed to leaving Miami and making a better life for themselves in Argentina.  Debra is staying out of everything, though is helping out by hiding Hannah from the police.  And Vogel is courting her potentially dangerous serial killer son, a son that Dexter wants to put on his table.

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Marco Island

Cut across the peninsula and travel west of Miami for about two hours and eventually you will reach Marco Island.  This fabulous island is filled with luxury resorts, amazing and pristine beaches and splendid parks.  For a romantic getaway, the island is a great choice if your goal is to relax in style.  Spend your time exploring the island or get out on the water and do some boating.  Take a trip to the nearby CollierSeminole

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Seagate Hotel & Spa

Just an hour north of Miami, at Delray Beach, is yet another amazing Florida beachfront accommodation.  The Seagate Hotel and Spa is a great romantic getaway for couples that like a little luxury during their weekend away.  Take some time out to enjoy the spa and all it has to offer, hang our at the hotel’s Beach Club, lounge poolside or eat at one of their six restaurants.  Head out and explore the city of Delray Beach with all its fine shopping

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