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I am -- joined by former Major League general manager Jim Bowden and Jim would have to country freezing cold we're gonna. -- things a little bit tops in baseball right now. Sort of free agent signing Orlando Hudson go to the twins -- who I think burst of -- helping Orlando -- and was a significant time for the twins he was announced a gold glove winner last year at second base. And 283 batting average in 357 on base percentage is similar to his -- averages. He produced as he normally have the past year -- 35 doubles nine homers and 62 RBIs. But this clubhouse leadership his influence on young players play the game the right way that makes -- different every team he's been on he's made better. On the flip side Orlando has lost some range is lots of speed that's become obvious. He also at the very sore wrist which was a major factor in September October benching by dodger manager Joe Torre. It wasn't just a strong performance by Ronnie Belliard that put him on the bench. The dodger medical that was so worried about Orlando Hudson's -- the Dodgers didn't even make him offer the postings in that wasn't just because the money. Several other clubs stayed away from Orlando this off season for the same concerns but the bottom line it. -- Orlando Hudson is healthy. This signing might give the twins are second consecutive divisional title and that's not elected to the end Nick -- get plenty of playing time at second base. It's like it twins kind of player smart player does all the little things well and generally had good well good guy accepted that way around the major leagues. Other free agents and a lot of guys -- ready of the guys were still out there who might have the biggest impact.

you're not talked about obviously Johnny Damon is still the best free agent left standing. And although eighteen of his 24 homers came -- hook shot -- came down the right field line that I can still get on base he can still steal bases no question. Twelve out of twelve last year trying to steal bases. The Tigers the Braves in the aides are all still staying alive and having conversations. With Scott force but make no mistake about it this market -- crashed. For Johnny Damon. Police say Lopez. Another Scott Boras client is still only 29 years old and coming off -- 310 average at 33 on base percentage. When 98 runs created. He could help the Cardinals for the time. Russell Branyan is 31 homers Barry he hit good sign for the Marlins just protectively -- Logan Morrison or Gabby Sanchez. Aren't ready to start at first base for the Marlins. Jermaine Dye also had a rough second half but he would be worth the risk and from the reds the Indians -- more power helped the young kids along. Pedro Martinez I don't think he's gonna be a good sign for someone who might only be for half the year by a team like the Dodgers the Phillies. And the best reliever left fit right now Kiko Calero. Got the Cubs Phillies and Marlins all on direct speed dial on their phones general Clark Tampa Bay along with the Cubs and Phillies well also in the free agent market right now.

I notion that mention the Seattle Mariners much they've caught on their spending we're ready done very well themselves. Cliff Lee Chone Figgins Casey Kotchman Erik Bedard coming back. Tell about the mariners' moves this offseason well it's great in my first of object forensic has been the most --

We'll GM in baseball in terms of moves that he took over this offseason has been no different. The trade for Cliff Lee was a no brainer when you get a number one starter for three prospects to -- an -- plus without. The signing of Chone Figgins is the mariners' two with a best American League leadoff hitter in the Ichiro. And everyone it's not mean Jeter -- to be wise to trade for Milton Bradley -- still give -- to get the highest risk. High reward kind of deal he might blow up -- look it up Carlos Silva and his bad contracts and Milton Bradley you've got a guy that he performs. Could become the -- was two years ago Texas I'm betting on Ken Griffey junior helping him produce and this guy I think will be a plus for them. Let's go -- actually the trait for Casey Kotchman but yeah. -- always -- plus I'll play a white guy. Although he's a great defensive player you're gonna have to overpay him because he's arbitration eligible and this team was desperately want power in the middle lineup. Assigning animal -- would have been a better -- Casey Kotchman. That being said Jack or ticket for one of the best offensive team in baseball on the field. I thought the Brandon League trade with Toronto with the sleep horrible all the able to get the B plus for that would under the radar. Mora was likely to break down again with a -- reporting insiders have told me what league -- think I'll get -- solid middle reliever. That a courses they are burned signing married to get back get that F rock -- Jackson --

Yeah apparently and that's what if these -- got involved it and try one more time and that was ridiculous. An -- the I got a grade that get the DL. That's where -- dividend on the DL. Eric -- what you problem there Byrnes would just a little bit what you need to label would overall Dexter had to get the big plus and guess what the people in northwestern have a pennant race this year. I -- I'm gonna go to the -- and actually the Marlins team that always intrigues me seems like they do so much with so little. Spending a little more money out but after that heights pretty -- it trying to attract on the Phillies whether try to get in my and first of -- the signing of various jobs. Johnson to a four year 39 million dollar contract and keeping Dan Uggla for one year seven point eight million bodes well for the Marlins and their future. But that maintaining your team. And while the Phillies go and add Roy Halladay and pluck -- and hope a lot though. The Marlins aren't adding anything to make their team any better right now outlook let's go to the board right now look at the comparison between the Phillies in the Marlins. I've broken this down for you and except for being. This team is not ready to overtake the Philadelphia Phillies who are almost better in almost every single category let's look at starting rotation. Bullpen defense up the middle back. How would bet it's cleared right now the Phillies a much better team. But I -- watch out. For Larry behind best and might kill of the Florida Marlins when they have money to bend in the new ballpark. The Marlins will be a team the Phillies are gonna happen here as early as 2012 I don't know Marlins within X games the Phillies at the end last -- you're making it like it chasm it's getting bigger is can -- getting bigger but in time. Watch out for the Marlins aren't yet here we appreciate the insight as ours there is Jim vote and don't forget foxsports.com has you covered for all you baseball -- Jim -- the rock scene next.