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The last three years Melky has better numbers then Nick in almost all categories. Melky may not age well but Nick is already showing his age in range.

Since 2012

Markakis .279/.342/.738 with 37hr

Cabrera .311/.327/.810 with 30homers.

If Nick was not an all and both were free agents and the money was the same I think more people would want Melky over Nick based on ability.

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The last three years Melky has better numbers then Nick in almost all categories. Melky may not age well but Nick is already showing his age in range.

Since 2012

Markakis .279/.342/.738 with 37hr

Cabrera .311/.327/.810 with 30homers.

If Nick was not an all and both were free agents and the money was the same I think more people would want Melky over Nick based on ability.

Yep, it seems totally reasonable to present Melky Cabrera's 2012-2014 stats without any disclaimers. It's just too bad he only played 113 games in 2012. He was having such a great season and it was out of line with the rest of his career numbers. Did he get injured? I can't remember.

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Yep, it seems totally reasonable to present Melky Cabrera's 2012-2014 stats without any disclaimers. It's just too bad he only played 113 games in 2012. He was having such a great season and it was out of line with the rest of his career numbers. Did he get injured? I can't remember.

He took some time off to focus on his web design business.

http://deadspin.com/5936526/melky-cabreras-fake-website-sent-mlb-investigators-all-the-way-to-the-dominican-republic

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Or we could sign them both.

Why?

We have Pearce, AJ, De Aza and Lough ....we really do not need both Melky and Nick. A good case could be made you need neither guy and could trade for another OF who can help out.

We really do not need Melky period far as I am concerned. Beyond the ridiculous overpay for what he brings, we do not have the need for both.

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